General Safety Information; Work Area; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID TP-250 Manual Del Operador

TP-250 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.
• Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away
while using pump. Distractions can result in
mistakes.

Electrical Safety

• This pump must be plugged into a
properly installed, and grounded GFCI
outlet in accordance with all applicable
codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with
a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
outlet is grounded. If the pump should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity away from
the user.
• Electrical wiring must be performed by a
qualified electrician. Improper wiring could result
in fatal electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to
carry the pump or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electrical shock.
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• Do not use an extension cord. This increases
the risk of electrical shock. If necessary, install a
properly grounded GFCI outlet closer to the pump.
Grounding Blade
Power Cord
Figure 1

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.
• 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.

Service

• Pump service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified repair
personnel could result in injury and may void the
warranty.
• 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 electrical shock or
injury and may void the warranty.
Ridge Tool Company
GFCI Grounded
Outlet
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