Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings; Safe Condition - Stihl WP 900.0 Gebrauchsanleitung

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– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
water pump for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
■ The water pump's ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the
pacemaker is not affected.
4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the water pump
when working. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Tie up long hair securely so that it is above
the shoulders.
■ The user may come into contact with contami‐
nated water or water may spray from the water
pump or hoses when working. This may result
in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance
with EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the correspond‐
ing marking.
■ Noise is produced while working. Noise may
damage the hearing.
► Wear hearing protection.
■ Unsuitable clothing may get caught in the
water pump. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the water
pump. Innocent bystanders, children and ani‐
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mals may be seriously injured and damage to
property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the water pump unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the water pump.
■ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler
while the engine is running. Hot exhaust gas
can ignite easily flammable materials and
cause a fire.
► Keep exhaust gas well away from easily
flammable materials.
4.6

Safe condition

The water pump is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The water pump is not damaged.
– There is no fuel leaking from the water pump.
– The fuel tank cap is closed.
– The water pump is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– Hoses suitable for use with water pumps are
fitted.
– The hoses are properly fitted.
– Only genuine STIHL accessories designed for
this water pump model are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly, safety devices may
be disabled and fuel leakage may occur.
There is a risk of serious or fatal injury.
► Work only with an undamaged water pump.
► If fuel is leaking from the water pump: Do
not use the water pump and contact a
STIHL dealer for assistance.
► Close the fuel tank cap.
► If the water pump is dirty: Clean the water
pump.
► Do not modify the water pump.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use your water pump.
► Only fit hoses that are suitable for use with
water pumps.
► Only fit genuine STIHL accessories
designed for this water pump model.
► Mount hoses and accessories as described
in this instruction manual or the instructions
supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the water pump's
openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
4 Safety Precautions
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