Safety Precautions; Warning Symbols; Intended Use - Stihl WP 900.0 Gebrauchsanleitung

4 Safety Precautions

Note the engine oil capacity.
Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
The engine must be filled with
engine oil before starting.
This symbol indicates the throt‐
tle lever.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1

Warning Symbols

The warning symbols on the water pump have
the following meaning:
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
Wear hearing protection.
Do not breathe in exhaust fumes.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Do not refuel when the engine is run‐
ning or heated to a high temperature.
Maintain distance from objects
and keep third parties away.
4.2

Intended Use

The STIHL WP 900.0 water pump is used for
pumping fresh water to a maximum height of
34 m and from a maximum depth of 6.5 m. The
water pump may only be used as a stand-alone
unit.
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The STIHL WP 900.0 water pump is not intended
for the following applications:
– Pumping petrol, oil, thinner, solvent and simi‐
lar materials
– Pumping acids, alkalis, bases and similar
materials
– Pumping liquid food products
– Pumping salt water
– Pumping water with a temperature above
40 °C.
NOTICE
■ Local regulations and instructions govern the
extraction of water from above-ground bodies
of water.
► Observe and comply with local regulations.
WARNING
■ Failure to use the water pump as intended
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
► Use the water pump as described in this
instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the water pump. The user or other
persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the water pump is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the water pump. If the user's
physical, sensory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
water pump.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
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