Safety Information; General Information - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Read this chapter carefully. It concerns your safety. This section describes how safety information is presented in
the operator's manual and on the engine. It also gives a general account of basic safety precautions to be taken
when operating the boat and maintaining the engine.
Check that you have the correct operator's manual before you read on. If this is not the case please contact
your Volvo Penta dealer.
This symbol is used in the book and on the engine to make you aware of safety information. Always read
these safety precautions very carefully.
Incorrectly performed operations could result in personal injury, damage to property, or harm the engine.
Read the operator's manual carefully before operating or servicing the engine. If anything is unclear, please
contact your Volvo Penta dealer for assistance.
In the operator's manual warning texts have the following priority:
DANGER! Failure to comply with a danger symbol will result in death.
WARNING! Failure to comply with a warning may result in serious injury.
CAUTION! Failure to comply with a caution may result in injury.
NOTICE! Special attention should be used to prevent incorrect assembly, disassembly, or use. Failure to
comply with a notice may result in equipment failure or damage.

General Information

This manual contains information you need to operate your boat engine and drive safely. Check that you have the
correct manual for your engine and drive.
This manual also contains a considerable amount of information concerning model identification, preventive
maintenance recommendations, fuel and oil recommendations, and other important points. Please keep this book
with your boat at all times.
It is important that this manual stays with the boat when it is sold. Important safety information must be
passed to the new owner. The service information provided in the manual gives the owner important
information about maintaining the engine and transmission.
If you do not understand or are uncertain about any operation or information in this owner's manual, please contact
your Volvo Penta dealer. He will be able to help you with an explanation or will demonstrate the operation.
Federal law requires manufacturers to notify owners in the event that a safety related defect is discovered
on any of their products. If you are not the original owner of this engine, please notify us at our address
or through an authorized Volvo Penta dealer about the change in ownership. This is the only way we will
be able to contact you if necessary.
Carefully observe the safety alert symbols shown for dangers, warnings, and cautions. They warn you of possible
dangers or important information contained in this manual. However, warnings alone do not eliminate hazards, nor
are they a substitute for safe boat handling and proper accident prevention measures!
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007

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