Briggs & Stratton 205378GS Operator Safety, Equipment Description, Safety Rules, A - Explosion

Operator Safety

Equipment Description

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your trash pump. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved.

This trash pump can be used for transferring water that may contain sand, dirt, and small debris. Model 073023 can pump water containing solids up to 0.8 inches in diameter. Model 073024 can pump water containing solids up to 1.2 inches in diameter.

CAUTION

These trash pumps are manufactured to pump ONLY water that is not intended for human consumption.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.

The Emissions Control System for this trash pump is warranted for standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.

Safety Rules

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

The safety alert symbol () is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

ABC

DEF

G	H	J
A - Explosion	F - Hot Surface
B - Fire	G - Slippery Surface
C - Electric Shock	H - Moving Parts
D - Toxic Fumes	J - Read Manual
E - Kickback

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