Hale Fyr Port - Manual (Page 6)

4. Do not operate equipment when mentally or physically fatigued.
5. Stay away from moving parts, avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts and ties.
6. Keep the equipment and surrounding area clean. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
Remove all oil deposits from equipment and surrounding area. Accumulations of grease
and oil may present a hazard.
7. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. Keep children away from
equipment and discharge hose. Do not allow children to hold discharge hose.
8. Be careful not to touch the exterior of a hot engine, especially the muffler and the
surrounding area. The engine is hot enough to be painful or cause injury.
9. Keep power shields and guards in place. Do not make adjustments and repairs while
engine is running, unless specified for in repairs. Use extreme caution around hot
manifolds and moving parts.
10. Prevent accidental starting by always removing spark plug or by disconnecting and
grounding spark plug wire before working on engine or the equipment driven by engine.
11. Maximum speed of the engine is set. Do not tamper with the controls to adjust to run
at higher speeds. Excessive speed increases the hazard of personal injury and reduces
engine life
12. Familiarize yourself with all controls, learn how to stop engine quickly In a
emergency.
13. When shutting off a gasoline engine, be sure It is completely stopped before leaving
the work area.
14. Close fuel tank cap vent when storing or transporting.
15. Do not store vertical with fuel in tank.
16. Open fuel tank cap vent when pumping.
17. Check engine fuel level before Initial start-up each day.
18. Do not run pump more than two minutes without placing in water. After engine has
been started and is operating smoothly, place pump in at least 4 inches (100 mm.) of
water.
19. During freezing weather, drain the pump, throttle actuator tubing, and discharge lines
after each use.
20. Flush pump with fresh, clear water if pump has been used to pump salt water or water
containing sand.