Safety Rules - Briggs & Stratton 73001 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES

WARNING
Running water pump gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
• Operate water pump ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate water pump inside any building, confined
area or enclosure, such as basements, garages or a similar
location, even if doors or windows are open.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
Keep hands and body clear from discharge of
pump.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Secure discharge hose to avoid whipping.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
WATER PUMP
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn water pump OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT pump flammable liquids, such as fuel or fuel oils.
• This water pump is not for use in mobile equipment or
marine applications.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
• Secure water pump. Loads from hoses may cause tipover.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to "Choke"
position.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
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