Generac CW15 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 9

Safety
• DO NOT pump chemicals or flammable liquids, such
as fuel, or fuel oils.
• Reflective exhaust heat may damage the fuel tank,
causing fire. Keep at least 5 feet of clearance on all
sides of the pump for adequate cooling, maintenance,
and servicing.
• DO NOT use to pump fluid intended for human con-
sumption.
• Secure the pump. Loads from the hoses may cause it
to tip over.
• DO NOT stop the engine by moving the choke lever to
the CHOKE position.
• Wear ear protection to reduce objectionable noise.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
clothes dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light
or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel
vapors.
• DO NOT operate this pump dry!
• Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of
injury and damage to pump.
• Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with the governed speed.
• DO NOT modify the pump in any way.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to oper-
ate or service pump.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• Treating the pump improperly can damage it and
shorten its life.
• Be sure pump chamber is filled with water before start-
ing the engine. NEVER run pump without priming.
• Use a non-collapsible hose on the suction side of the
pump.
• Use the pump only for its intended uses.
2.1.5 — Hearing Protection Hazard
Hearing Protection Recommended.
Water Pump
2.1.6 — Fall Hazard
Use of water pump can create puddles
and slippery surfaces.
• Use only on a level surface.
• The area should have adequate slopes and drainage
to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery sur-
faces.
• Do not use on elevated surfaces where there could be
a chance of a serious fall.
2.1.7 — Moving Parts Hazard
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVER operate water pump without protective hous-
ing or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
2.1.8 — Kickback Hazard
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Broken bones, frac-
tures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
2.1.9 — Spark Hazards
Unintentional sparking can result in
fire or electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING
REPAIRS TO YOUR WATER PUMP.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
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