Yamaha XF375 Owner's Manual page 6

Safety information
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Outboard motor safety
Observe these precautions at all times.
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Propeller
People can be injured or killed if they come in contact with
the propeller. The propeller can keep moving even when the
motor is in neutral, and sharp edges of the propeller can cut
even when stationary.
 Stop the engine when a person is in the water near you.
 Keep people out of reach of the propeller, even when the
engine is off.
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Rotating parts
Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, personal flotation device
(PFD) straps, etc., can become entangled with internal rotat-
ing parts of the engine, resulting in serious injury or death.
Keep the top cowling in place whenever possible. Do not re-
move or replace the top cowling with the engine running.
Only operate the engine with the top cowling removed ac-
cording to the specific instructions in the manual. Keep
hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFD straps, etc., away
from any exposed moving parts.
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Hot parts
During and after operation, engine parts are hot enough to
cause burns. Avoid touching any parts under the top cowling
until the engine has cooled.
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Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while starting or operating
the engine. They can cause shock or electrocution.
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Power trim and tilt
Body parts can be crushed between the motor and the
clamp bracket when the motor is trimmed or tilted. Keep
body parts out of this area at all times. Be sure no one is in
this area before operating the power trim and tilt mecha-
nism.
The power trim and tilt switches operate even when the main
switch is off. Keep people be away from the switches when-
ever working around the motor.
Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted, even when the
tilt support lever is locked. Severe injury could occur if the
outboard motor accidentally falls.
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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach the engine shut-off cord so that the engine stops if
the operator falls overboard or leaves the helm. This pre-
vents the boat from running away under power and leaving
people stranded, or running over people or objects.
Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a secure place on
your clothing or your arm or leg while operating. Do not re-
move it to leave the helm while the boat is moving. Do not
attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose, or route the
cord where it could become entangled, preventing it from
functioning.
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Do not route the cord where it is likely to be accidentally
pulled out. If the cord is pulled during operation, the engine
will shut off and you will lose most steering control. The boat
could slow rapidly, throwing people and objects forward.
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Gasoline
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explo-
sive. Always, refuel according to the procedure on page 36
to reduce the risk of fire and explosion.
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Gasoline exposure and spills
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gasoline spills, wipe it up
immediately with dry rags. Dispose of rags properly.
If any gasoline spills onto your skin, immediately wash with
soap and water. Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.
If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention. Nev-
er siphon fuel by mouth.
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Carbon monoxide
This product emits exhaust gases which contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which may cause brain
damage or death when inhaled. Symptoms include nausea,
dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin areas
well ventilated. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets.
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Modifications
Do not attempt to modify this outboard motor. Modifications
to your outboard motor may reduce safety and reliability,
and render the outboard unsafe or illegal to use.
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Boating safety
This section includes a few of the many important safety pre-
cautions that you should follow when boating.
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Alcohol and drugs
Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Intoxi-
cation is one of the most common factors contributing to
boating fatalities.
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Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
Have an approved PFD on board for every occupant.
Yamaha recommends that you must 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.
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People in the water
Always watch carefully for people in the water, such as
swimmers, skiers, or divers, whenever the engine is running.
When someone is in the water near the boat, shift into neu-
tral and stop the engine.
Stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers can be hard to
see.
The propeller can keep moving even when the motor is in
neutral. Stop the engine when a person is in the water near
you.