Operating Guide

ALL POWER™ WP300 WATER PUMP | 5
OWNER’S MANUAL | SAFETY INFORMATION 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Most accidents with engines can be prevented
if you follow all instructions in this manual and
on the engine. Some of the most common
hazards are discussed below, along with the
best way to protect yourself and others.
The warning, cautions and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that
COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE
FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT
INTO THIS PRODUCT, BUT MUST BE
SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR.
WARNING
• Read and understand this owner’s manual
before operating the engine. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
• This pump is designed to pump only water
that is not intended for human consumption.
Other uses can result in injury to the
operator or damage to the pump and other
 property.Pumpingammableliquids,such
 asgasolineorfueloils,canresultinare
or explosion, causing serious injury.
Pumping sea water, beverages, acids,
chemicals solutions, or any other liquid that
promotes corrosion can damage the pump.
• Know how to stop the engine quickly and
understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine
without proper instructions.
• Do not allow child to operate the pump.
Keep children and pets away from the area
of operation.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep you hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry and long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Do not operate pump in explosive
atmospheres such as in the presence of
 ammableliquids,gasesordust.Engines
create sparks, which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
• Gasolineisextremelyammableand
gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel
outdoors in a well-ventilated area, with the
pump stopped. Never smoke near gasoline
 andkeepotheramesandsparks 
away. Always store gasoline in an approved
container. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the
area is dry before starting the pump.
• Themuferbecomesveryhotduring
operating and remains hot for a while after
stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch
 themuferwhileitishot.Lettheengine
cool before storing the pump indoors.
• Topreventrehazardsandtoprovide
adequate ventilation for stationary
equipment applications, keep the pump at
least 3 feet away from building walls
and other equipment during operation.
 Donotplaceammableobjectsclosetothe
engine.
• Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon
monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust gas.
Never run the engine in a closed garage or
 connedarea.
• Do not overload the pump. Use the correct
pump for your application. The correct
pump will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.