Safety While Operating Your Water Pump - Benchmark BP Series Manual

Use of gasoline with an ethanol content greater than 10% can damage
the engine and fuel system and will void the manufacturer's warranty.
When refueling the water pump, keep it away from cigarettes, open
ames, smoke and/or sparks.
Place the pump at least 5 feet away from buildings or other equipment
during operation.
Run the pump on a level surface. Tilting the water pump may result in
fuel spills.
Know how to stop the water pump quickly and understand operation of
all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the water pump without
proper instructions.
Keep children, pets and machinery with rotating parts away during
operation.
Do not operate the water pump in rain or snow.
Do not allow any moisture to come in contact with the water pump.
Do not touch the spark plug while the engine is operating or shortly after
the engine has been shut down.

1.2 SAFETY WHILE OPERATING YOUR WATER PUMP

WARNING!
The water pump must not be operated by anyone under the age of 16.
When operating the water pump, keep small children away from the
area of operation.
Never operate the engine when transporting the unit.
Never operate the water pump if you are tired or if you are under the
in uence of alcohol, drugs, colorado river toads, medication or any
other substance that could affect your ability or judgment.
Do not use the water pump to work with ammable liquids such as
gasoline.
Do not use the water pump to work with caustic liquids such as used
oil, milk or wine.
Do not pump liquids and/or chemical solutions such as sea water which
may cause corrosion.
Keep the working water pump at least 1.5 meters away from any static
objects such as cars or buildings in order to ensure proper ventilation
and prevent re hazards.
Never place ammable material close to the engine muf er.
Never overturn the water pump when storing or transporting.
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