Safety Precautions; General Information; Before You Operate; During Operation And Maintenance - Yanmar 8LV320 Operation Manual

SAFETY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Information

There is no substitute for common sense and
careful practices. Improper practices or
carelessness can cause burns, cuts, mutilation,
asphyxiation, other bodily injury or death. This
information contains general safety precautions
and guidelines that must be followed to reduce risk
to personal safety. Special safety precautions are
listed in specific procedures. Read and understand
all of the safety precautions before operation or
performing repairs or maintenance.

Before You Operate

WARNING
• Never permit anyone to install or
operate the engine without proper
training.
• Read and understand this Operation Manual
before you operate or service the engine to
ensure that you follow safe operating
practices and maintenance procedures.
• Safety signs and labels are additional
reminders for safe operating and maintenance
techniques.
• Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine
dealer or distributor for additional training.
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During Operation and Maintenance

DANGER
CRUSH HAZARD
• Never stand under hoisted
engine. If the hoist mechanism
fails, the engine will fall on you.
• If the engine needs to be transported for
repair, have a helper assist you attach it to a
hoist and load it on a truck.
• The engine lifting eyes are engineered to lift
the weight of the marine engine only. Always
use the engine lifting eyes when lifting the
engine.
• Additional equipment is necessary to lift the
marine engine and marine gear together.
Always use lifting equipment with sufficient
capacity to lift the marine engine.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
• While the engine is running or the
battery is charging, hydrogen gas
is being produced and can be
easily ignited. Keep the area
around the battery well-ventilated
and keep sparks, open flames and
any other form of ignition out of
the area.
8LV Series Operation Manual