Section 1 Introduction And Safety; Introduction; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems PowerMate 1020 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Powermate
product. This equipment has been designed to
provide high-performance, efficient operation,
and years of use when maintained properly.
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
If any section of the manual is not understood,
contact your nearest Authorized Dealer, or
contact Powermate
1-800-445-1805, or www.powermate.com with
any questions or concerns.
The owner is
maintenance and safe use of the equipment.
Before operating, servicing or storing this
water pump:
• Study all warnings in this manual and on
the product carefully.
• Become familiar with this manual and the
equipment before use.
• Refer to the Assembly section of the
manual for instructions on final assembly
procedures. Follow
completely.
Save these instructions for future reference.
ALWAYS supply this manual to any individual
that will use this machine.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN
WAS BASED
PRODUCTION
PUBLICATION. POWERMATE
THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS MANUAL AT
ANY TIME.

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve a
hazard. The warnings in this manual, and on
tags and decals affixed to the equipment are,
therefore, not all inclusive. If using a
procedure, work
technique that the manufacturer does not
specifically recommend, verify that it is safe
for others. Also make sure the procedure,
work method or operating technique utilized
does not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and
decals affixed to the water pump, DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are
used to alert personnel to special instructions
about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed
carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their
definitions are as follows:
Owner's Manual for Water Pump
WARNING
®
Customer Service at
responsible for
the instructions
ON MACHINES
AT THE TIME
®
RESERVES
method or operating
incorrectly
®
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
(000100a)
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
proper
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE:
information important to a procedure and
will be found within the regular text of this
manual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the
hazards that they indicate. Common sense
and
instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.
IN
OF
or
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Notes contain
strict compliance
(000001)
(000002)
(000003)
additional
with the special
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