Summary Of Important Safety Information; During Assembly; During Operation - NorthStar M109163B Owner's Manual

Summary of Important Safety Information

Read and understand this owner's manual completely before using the water pump.
Improper use of the water pump could result in serious injury or illness for the operator
or nearby persons/animals, or cause damage to the environment.
LISTED BELOW is a summary of safety information of particular importance. See individual
sections of this owner's manual for more details.
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Read manual. Do not allow anyone to operate the water pump who has not read the Owner's Manual or has
not been instructed on the safe use of the water pump.
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Review safety rules. Before starting this water pump, review the instructions for safe operation.
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Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the equipment. Know
how to stop the water pump.

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CHECK and TEST completed assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from water
leaks if water pump is improperly assembled.
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DO NOT MODIFY water pump design.
---------------------------- DURING FUELING/REFUELING ---------------------
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Fuel outdoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors. Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an
enclosure. Explosion can result.
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Use approved container. Never pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can build and
ignite fuel. Use an UL approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine.
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Running / hot engine. A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas cap if
engine is running or still hot. Stop the engine and allow it to cool, at least two minutes before adding fuel.
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Heat / flames / sparks. Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while adding fuel.
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Don't overfill. DO NOT overfill the gas tank.
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Replace cap. Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
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Spills. Clean up fuel spills immediately. Move water pump away from spilled fuel on the ground. Wipe fuel
off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine. Gas soaked rags should be
disposed of properly.
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On skin / clothes. If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.
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Gasoline storage. Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL approved, tightly sealed container.

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INSPECT and PREPARE water pump before each use as directed in this manual.
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DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemicals in the water pump.
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DO NOT RUN water pump while unattended.
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FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for SAFELY FUELING/REFUELING THE ENGINE. Gasoline is
flammable and can explode. Always use caution when handling gasoline.
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DO NOT START water pump until ready to use in order to avoid unintentional release.
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SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs. Wear personal protective
equipment and follow safety instructions.
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Hot muffler. If you are starting a warm engine, stay clear of muffler. It may still be hot enough to burn you.
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Unattended. Never leave the machine unattended while the engine is running.
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Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the water pump while under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Adjusting/Repairing. Turn off engine and remove spark plug cap before cleaning, inspecting, or servicing the
water pump.
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Carbon monoxide. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You
CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the water pump, shut
off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
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