Safety Information - Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
Before mounting or operating the out-
board motor, read this entire manual.
Reading it should give you an under-
standing of the motor and its operation.
Before operating the boat, read any
owner's or operator's manuals supplied
with it and all labels. Be sure you under-
stand each item before operating.
Do not overpower the boat with this out-
board motor. Overpowering the boat
could result in loss of control. The rated
power of the outboard should be equal to
or less than the rated horsepower capac-
ity of the boat. If the rated horsepower
capacity of the boat is unknown, consult
the dealer or boat manufacturer.
Do not modify the outboard. Modifications
could make the motor unfit or unsafe to
use.
Never operate after drinking alcohol or
taking drugs. About 50% of all boating
fatalities involve intoxication.
Have an approved personal flotation
device (PFD) on board for every occu-
pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFD
whenever boating. At a minimum, children
and non-swimmers should always wear
PFDs, and everyone should wear PFDs
when there are potentially hazardous
boating conditions.
Gasoline (Petrol) is highly flammable, and
its vapors are flammable and explosive.
Handle and store gasoline (Petrol) care-
fully. Make sure there are no gas fumes or
leaking fuel before starting the engine.
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