General Safety Information; Work Area; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID TP-4000 Mode D'emploi

TP-4000, TP-5500 Utility Pump

General Safety Information

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying
alert and understanding how your utility pump works.
Safety Signal Words
means if the safety information is
not followed some one will be
seriously injured or killed.
means if safety information is not
followed someone could be
seriously injured or killed.
means if safety information is not
followed someone may be
injured.
indicates important information,
that if not followed, may cause
damage to the equipment or flooding .
Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in fatal electric shock, fire,
property damage, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area

• Do not operate pump in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Pump motors create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Never run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust
gases contain deadly, poisonous carbon monoxide,
which has no odor or taste. Exposure may cause
loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
• Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away
while using pump. Distractions can result in
mistakes.
• Keep the engine at least one (1) meter (3 feet)
away from buildings and other equipment
during operation. Do not place flammable
objects close to the engine. Procedure should
be followed to prevent fire hazards and to provide
adequate ventilation.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when using this pump. Do not
attempt to use this pump while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
A moment of inattention may result in serious
personal injury.
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• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and
hard hat must be used for appropriate conditions.
Pump Use And Care
• Store idle pump out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Pumps are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain pump. Keep hoses in proper operating
condition. Properly maintained pumps are less
likely to malfunction and cause injury.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the pumps operation.
If damaged, have the pump serviced before using.
Accidents can be caused by poorly maintained
pumps.
• Always shut off the engine, allow the engine
to cool and remove the spark plug before
performing any maintenance. Such preventative
measures reduce the risk of starting the pump
accidentally.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the pump.

Service

• Pump service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified repair
personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a pump, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of injury and may
void your warranty.
Ridge Tool Company