Important Labels; Warning Labels; Basic Boating Rules (Rules Of The Road) - Yamaha F150D Owner's Manual

General information
Stay informed about the weather. Check
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weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
Tell someone where you are going: leave a
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Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
turn.
Use common sense and good judgment
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when boating. Know your abilities, and be
sure you understand how your boat han-
dles under the different boating conditions
you may encounter. Operate within your
limits, and the limits of your boat. Always
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
watch for obstacles and other traffic.
Always watch carefully for swimmers during
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the engine operation.
Stay away from swimming areas.
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When a swimmer is in the water near you
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shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the follow-
ing:
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-
fairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647
National Marine Manufacturers Associa-
tion (NMMA)
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
Marine Retailers Association of America
155 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60601
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Important labels

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Warning labels

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Label
EWM01260
WARNING
Be sure shift control is in neutral before
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starting engine. (except 2HP)
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
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when starting or during operation.
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from
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flywheel and other rotating parts while
engine is running.
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Label (counter rotation models)
EWM01281
WARNING
Use only a counterclockwise rotation pro-
peller with this engine.
Counterclockwise propellers are marked
with a letter "L" after the size indication.
The wrong type of propeller could cause
the boat to go in an unexpected direction,
which could lead to an accident.
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Basic boating rules (Rules of
the road)
Just as there are rules which apply when you
are driving on streets and high ways, there
are waterway rules which apply when you are