We wish to express our great thanks for your purchase of RABBIT PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING PUMP.
For safety operation of RABBIT PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING PUMP, pay attention to:
☆ The operation of this pump is limited to fire fighting.
☆ Reference : In Japan, the use of this pump is authorized only to the qualified persons who have
received a special training for safety operation, selected from the official fire fighting staff, voluntary
disasters-preventing personnel, voluntary fire fighting personnel and qualified maintenance personnel
for portable fire fighting pump.
For inspection and maintenance of the pump, please contact the maintenance shops or special dealers
who have been qualified for maintenance of the portable fire fighting pumps.
This instruction manual is intended to offer the information necessary for safe and effective operation of
RABBIT PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING PUMP. It is recommended to thoroughly read this manual for the
best and safest use of RABBIT PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING PUMP.
For any matters remaining unclear on your side, please contact our authorized agents.
CONTENTS
FOR SAFETY OPERATION............................................................................................................................ 2
CONVERSION TABLE OF UNITS .................................................................................................................. 3
The classification and meanings of the warning signs are as follows:
"DANGER" : Any mistakes in operation may lead to imminent fear of death or serious injury.
"WARNING" : Any mistakes in operation may lead to possible fear of death or serious injury.
"ATTENTION" : Any mistakes in operation may lead to light injury or material damages.
The following attention labels are attached to RABBIT FIRE FIGHTING PUMP. In operation, please be sure to be well
informed of and to follow the attention.
L82900900
For possible dangerous matters and points, never fail to observe the following:
Type of
danger
Fire Danger
Warning
Attention
Rank Dangerous points Points of attention
Fuel tank
(In refill of gasoline)
Air cleaner element (in cleaning)
Muffler (exhaust gas)
Muffler (dry grass)
Battery (get fire)
Fuel tank
(In refill of gasoline)
Carburetor
(Overflow)
(1) Never place near fire.
(2) After stopping the engine, be sure to confirm the engine is
cooled down prior to refill gasoline.
(3) Be careful not to spill gasoline and kerosene for cleaning of air
cleaner element.
(1) Perform operation at a place 3 m or more off any inflammables.
(2) Never perform operation on dry grass. If it is inevitable, remove
dry grass under the muffler.
(3) When you take off battery cap, keep good ventilation.
(4) When you take off battery cap, do not put the battery close to
flame.
(1) Pay full attention to waste cloth which has been used to wipe out
spilt fuel.
(2) Be sure to confirm that the fuel tank cap is securely tightened.
(3) When you supply fuel, keep good ventilation.
(4) Set the fuel cock lever to "Close", except when you drive.
Burn Attention Muffler
Exhaust pipe
Exhaust port
Battery liquid
Rotating
parts
Toxicity Warning
Attention
Recoil pulley
Muffler (exhaust gas)
(5) Dispose of drained fuel in overflow bottle without keeping it
intact.
(1) Never touch while it is still hot.
(2) Be careful, keep your skin away from battery liquid.
(1) When starting by the rope, be careful that your clothing or gloves
will not be caught in.
(2) When starting by the rope, confirm that there is not any person
or any things within the radius of 2 m.
(1) Never operate where ventilation is not enough. (Pump house,
inside of a tunnel, etc)
2
Highpressure
water
Electric
shock
Attention
Nozzle, discharge port
Warning Ignition plug High-pressure cord
Battery
(1) Never direct the nozzle to any people, which may cause injury.
(2) Never peep into the discharge port or nozzle during preparation
for water discharge.
(3) Set the engine at low speed when opening or closing the
discharge valve.
(4) Never start the engine while the discharge valve is still open.
(1) Never touch during operation.
(2) When replacing the battery, remove (-) terminal side first, and
attach (+) side first.
Injury
(cut, etc)
Attention
Carrying handle
discharge valve (ball cock)
Scattering
Attention
of stones
and
explosion,
etc.
Disposal Attention
Slip Attention
CONVERSION TABLE OF UNITS
Designation Conventional New
(1) Do not touch hinge parts when you operate handle.
(2) Never place the hand or the finger in the discharge port during
operation of the discharge valve.
(1) Pay full attention to stones or other foreign matters which may
cause physical risk during water discharge.
(2) Never suck or discharge inflammable or chemicals, which may
cause fire or explosion.
(1) When disposing of a battery or resin, contact a special agent.
(1) Be careful not to spill oil.
Be sure to wipe up spilt oil.
Rotation speed
Pressure
Mass
Volume
Consumption
Vacuum
Displacement
Output
2
・1kgf/cm
≒ 0.098MPa Pay attention to the unit of pressure in which new unit is about 1/10 as
・760mmHg ≒ -0.1013MPa
・1PS ≒ 0.735kW
・1cc = 1ml
Number of rotation rpm
2
kgf/cm
Weight kgf
l
cc/min
mmHg
cc
PS
compared with the existing one.
Rotating speed
MPa
Mass kg
I
ml/min
-MPa
ml
kW
rpm
Megapascal
Kilogram
Liter
Milliliter per minute
Megapascal
Milliliter
Kilowatt
3
SPECIFICATIONS
S
P455
Brand name RABBIT P455
Type Portable fire fighting pump
ENGINE
Model EP555
Classification S M
Type Water-cooled, 2-cycle, Horizontal 2-cylinder gasoline engine