General Safety Information - Evinrude B4R4 Operator's Manual

8 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTICE : DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION/Note
Before installing, operating or otherwise handling your outboard motor, be sure to
thoroughly read and understand this Operator's Guide and carefully follow all of
the instructions. Of particular importance is information preceded by the words
"DANGER," "WARNING," "CAUTION," and "Note." Always pay special attention to
such information to ensure safe operation of the outboard motor at all times.
Failure to observe will result in severe personal injury or death, and possibly property damage.
Failure to observe could result in severe personal injury or death, or property damage.
Failure to observe could result in personal injury or property damage.
Note
This instruction provides special information to facilitate the use or maintenance of the
outboard motor or to clarify important points.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
The Emergency Stop Switch will stall the outboard motor when the stop switch
tether is pulled off. This stop switch tether can be attached to the operator of
the outboard motor to minimize or prevent injuries from the propeller in case the
operator falls overboard.
We highly recommend use of the Emergency Stop Switch tether.
Accidental activation of the Emergency Stop Switch (such as the tether being pulled out
in heavy seas) could cause passengers to lose their balance and even fall overboard, or it
could result in loss of power in heavy seas, strong currents, or high winds. Loss of control
while mooring is another potential hazard.
To minimize accidental activation of the Emergency Stop Switch, the 500 mm (20 inch.)
stop switch tether is coiled and can extended to a full 1,300 mm (51 inch.).
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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