Fuel Handling; Operation And Safety - Efco MP 3000 Operator's Instruction Manual

≥ 10 ft
SAFETY RULES

Fuel Handling

WARNING: Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.
Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel
mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the
fuel or the water pump (Fig. 6).
• To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
• Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline (Fig. 7).
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• Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
• Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before
refueling.
• Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel
from escaping around the cap.
• Tighten fuel cap securely after refueling. Unit vibration can
cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off
and spill quantities of fuel.
• Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 10 feet (3 m) away from
refueling site before starting engine (Fig. 8).
• Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the water
pump.
• Store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.
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• Never place the water pump in a combustible area such as dry
leaves, straw, paper, etc.
• Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Never take the cap off the tank when the engine is running.
• Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
• Take care not to get fuel on your clothing.

Operation and Safety

• Keep all parts of your body away from the water pump when
the engine is running.
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• Always carry the water pump with the engine stopped. When
transporting in a vehicle properly secure your water pump
to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the water
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pump.
• Only use the water pump in well-ventilated places, do not
operate the water pump in explosive or flammable atmospheres
or in closed environments (Fig. 9).
Warning: Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Always work from a firm-footed and safe position.
• Do not work near electric cables.
• Keep the handle dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
• Place the machine in a stable position (Fig.10).
• Keep this manual on hand and consult it before each use of
the tool.
• All labels with health hazards must be kept in good conditions.
In case of damage or deterioration, immediately substitute
them (see pag.5).
• Never start the machine without rotor. It will cause serious
demages to the engine parts as well as the withdrawal of the
guarantee.
• Do not fit the impeller or pump casing to other engines or
transmissions.
• Do not utilize the machine for uses different from the ones
10 specified in the manual (see pag. 11).
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