Product-Specific Safety Instructions; Handling Fuel - Scheppach Pwp32 Originalbetriebsanleitung

• Chemicals
• Liquids with temperatures above 40°C
• All liquids not explicitly referred to in this manual
• Liquids with anti-parasites, herbicides and pesticides.
Follow the safety instructions
ATTENTION
The pump must not be used for filling containers which
may explode under excess pressure.
• The pump is not suitable as a safety device for fire ex-
tinguishing systems.
• The pump is not suitable for continuous operation
(e.g. industrial use, continuous circulation operation).
• The pump is approved exclusively for use in pumping
water and neutral liquids at room temperature.
Explanation of the signal words in
the operating manual
DANGER
Signal word to indicate an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Signal word to indicate a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Signal word to indicate a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, could re-
sult in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION
Signal word to indicate a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, could re-
sult in product or property damage.
5 Safety instructions
ATTENTION
Attention!
When using products, several safety warnings must be
observed to prevent injuries and damage. For this rea-
son, please carefully read this operating manual / safety
instructions. If you hand the product over to another
person, please hand over this operating manual / safety
instructions as well. We accept no liability for accidents
or damage that occur due to a failure to observe this
manual and the safety instructions.
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Follow the safety instructions
Keep all safety information and instructions for future
reference!
5.1 Product-specific safety
instructions
• Place the product on a level, even surface (such that it
cannot topple).
• Check the entire product for loose parts (nuts, bolts,
screws, etc.). Service or replace if necessary before
using the product.
ATTENTION
For your own safety, only use accessories and addition-
al equipment that are indicated in the operating manual
or have been recommended or indicated by the manu-
facturer. Use of other tools or accessories that those
recommended in the operating manual or in the cata-
logue could represent a personal danger to you.
• People should keep a safe distance of at least 15 me-
tres from the work area.
• Do not use the product if it is damaged. Never remove
protective devices from the product. This can result in
serious injuries.
• Children are not permitted to use the product. Chil-
dren should be supervised in order to ensure that they
do not play with the product.
• Do not leave the product unattended.
• People under the influence of alcohol, drugs and med-
ication, as well as those who are tired or ill.
5.2

Handling fuel

DANGER
Risk of fire and explosion!
When filling, fuel may ignite and even explode. This can
lead to severe burns or death.
• Only store fuel in containers (canisters) designed for
this purpose.
• The tank caps must always be properly screwed on
and tightened.
• Fuel must be filled before starting the engine. While
the engine is running or immediately after switching
off the product, do not open the fuel filler cap or add
fuel.
• Before refuelling, switch off the combustion engine
and let it cool down.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuel-
ling.
• Never store the product with fuel in the tank inside a
building. Any fuel vapours produced can come into
contact with naked flames or sparks and ignite.
• Do not place the product and fuel tank near heaters,
radiant heaters, welding machines or other sources of
heat.
• If fuel has overflowed, do not start the combustion en-
gine until the area contaminated with fuel has been
cleaned. Avoid starting the engine until the fuel va-
pours have evaporated (wipe dry).
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