Safety Instruction - Honda WB20XT Manual

To ensure safe operation
Always make a pre-operation inspection (page
the engine. You may prevent an accident or equipment damage.
For safety, never pump flammable or corrosive liquids such as
gasoline or acid. Also, to avoid pump corrosion, never pump sea
water, chemical solutions, or caustic liquids such as used oil, wine,
or milk.
Place the pump on a firm, level surface. If the pump is tilted or
overturned, fuel spillage may result.
To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep
the pump at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from building walls and
other equipment during operation. Do not place flammable objects
close to the pump.
Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation
due to a possibility of burns from the hot engine components.
Know how to stop the pump quickly, and understand the operation
of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the pump without
proper instructions.
Honda water pump is designed to give safe and
dependable service if operated according to in-
structions.
Read and understand the Owner's Manual be-
fore operating the water pump. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment dam-
age.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation
and remains hot for a while after stopping the
engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while
it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the
water pump indoors.
The engine exhaust system will be heated
during operation and remain hot immediately
after stopping the engine.
To prevent scalding, pay attention to the
warning marks attached to the water pump.
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