PAGE 10 —DRY PRIME PUMP — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (10/06/08)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the
Dry Prime Pump
:
GENERAL SAFETY
■
DO NOT operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under
18 years of age.
■
NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
■
High Temperatures – Allow the
engine to cool before adding fuel or
performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with
hot!
components can cause serious
burns.
■
The air-cooled diesel engine
of this pump requires an
adequate free flow of cooling
air.
NEVER
operate the
pump in any enclosed or
narrow area where free flow
of the air is restricted. If the
air flow is restricted it will
cause serious damage to the pump or engine and may
cause injury to people. Remember the engine gives off
DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
■
ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open flames.
■
ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it to
cool. DO NOT
smoke
around or near the
machine. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to
serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be
operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This
equipment is for industrial use only.
■
NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of
drugs
or
alcohol
.
Read this manual!
■
NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or pump.
■
ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the pump.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■
NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
■
Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill
fuel.
■
Stop the engine when leaving the pump unattended.
■
Block the unit when leaving or when using on a slope.
■
NEVER operate the pump in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe
bodily
harm or even death.