Stihl WP 300.0 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 22

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■ The water pump may be damaged if it is refu‐
elled with petrol that is not suitable for the
engine.
► Use fresh, good-quality unleaded petrol.
► Observe the specifications in the engine
instruction manual.
4.8 Working
WARNING
■ The user may lose control of the water pump if
they do not start the engine correctly. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ If the water pump is operated without the
hoses attached, the user's hands may get
caught in the suction and outlet openings. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Only operate the water pump with the
hoses attached.
► Do not put your hands in the suction or out‐
let openings.
■ Exhaust fumes are produced when the engine
is running. Breathing in exhaust fumes may
result in poisoning.
► Do not breathe in exhaust fumes.
► Use the water pump in a well-ventilated
place.
► Do not work in a well with the water pump.
► If nausea, headaches, vision problems,
hearing problems or dizziness occur: stop
working and consult a doctor.
■ If the user is wearing hearing protection and
the engine is running, their perception and
assessment of noise may be limited.
► Work calmly and carefully.
■ If the water pump changes or starts to behave
differently when working, it may not be in safe
condition. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Stop working and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
■ Water can freeze on the floor and in compo‐
nents of the water pump at temperatures
below 0 °C. This may result in the user slip‐
ping, falling and becoming seriously injured. It
may also result in damage to property.
► Do not use the water pump at temperatures
below 0 °C.
■ If the suction hose or pressure hose is pulled,
the water pump may move and fall over. This
may result in damage to property.
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► Do not pull on the suction hose or pressure
hose.
■ If the water pump is placed on a sloping,
uneven or unpaved surface, it may move and
fall over. This may result in damage to prop‐
erty.
► Place the water pump on a horizontal, level
and paved surface.
► Secure the water pump so it cannot move.
■ Taking in highly inflammable and explosive liq‐
uids may cause fires and explosions. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and
damage to property.
► Do not take in or discharge highly inflam‐
mable or explosive liquids.
■ Taking in irritating, corrosive and toxic liquids
may endanger health and damage compo‐
nents of the water pump. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to people and damage to
property.
► Do not take in or discharge irritating, corro‐
sive or toxic liquids.
■ The water pump is not sterile or food-safe. If
liquid food products are taken in, they will be
contaminated.
► Do not take in or discharge liquid food prod‐
ucts.
■ If the water pump is not filled with water before
starting the engine, this may result in damage
to the water pump.
► Fill the water pump with water before start‐
ing the engine.
■ If the suction strainer is not attached, objects
may be sucked into the water pump. The
water pump may become clogged or dam‐
aged.
► Attach the suction strainer.
■ The engine of the water pump is not water‐
proof. If the water pump is placed in water, the
engine may be damaged.
► Operate the water pump on a dry surface.
■ Badly routed hoses may become damaged
and people may trip over them. This may
result in injury to people and damage to the
hoses.
► Route and mark the hoses so people can‐
not trip over them.
► Route the hoses so they are not stretched
or tangled.
► Route the hoses so they do not become
damaged, kinked or crushed or chafe.
► Protect the hoses from heat, oil and chemi‐
cals.
■ If people sit or stand on the water pump, they
may come into contact with hot components
and be seriously injured. If objects are placed
4 Safety Precautions
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