Emergency Stop Switch; Warnings - TOHATSU 2.5 Owner's Manual

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A
CAUTION
Failure to observe
could result in minor personal
injury or product
or
property
damage.
Note:
This instruction
provides
special
information
to facilitate the use or
maintenance
of the outboard
or to clarify important points.
EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH
The stop switch will cut off the engine when the stop switch line is pulled out.
This line can be attached to the body of the operator. effectively
preventing
injuries from the propeller in case he/she falls overboard.
We highly recommend use of the stop switch line because it can save the life of
the operator if somethings bad happens. However,
we would also like to point
out the drawbacks
of the switch. Accidental activation of the swtch
(such as the
line 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 prevent such hazardous situations.
the 500 mm line is coiled and can
extended to a full 1,300 mm
WARNINGS
As the operation/driver
of the boat, you are responsible for the safety of those
aboard and those in other crafts around yours, and for following
local boating
regulations.
Therefore
you should possess thorough knowledge
of correct
operation of the boat, its accessories, and the engine. To learn about the correct
operation and maintenance of the engine. please read through this manual
carefully.
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take evasive
action should he or she see a power boat heading in his/her direction. even at a
slow speed. Therefore, when your boat is in the immediate vicinity of people in
the water, the engine should be shifted to neutral and shut off.

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