Safety; Safety Information - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

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SAFETY

SAFETY INFORMATION

For your safety and the safety of
others, pay special attention to these
precautions.
Operator Responsibility
Honda outboard motor is
designed to give safe and
dependable service if
operated according to
instructions.
Read and understand the
Owner's Manual before
operating the outboard
motor. Failure to do so
could result in personal
injury or equipment
damage.
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Gasoline is harmful or fatal
if swallowed. Keep the fuel
tank out of reach of
children.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated
area with the engine
stopped.
Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks where the
engine is refueled or where
gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
After refueling make sure
that the fuel tank cap is
closed properly and
securely.
Be careful not to spill any
fuel while refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled
make sure that the area is
dry before starting the
engine.
(Europe and Bodensee
type)
The engine can be started
even if the gearshift
position is in FORWARD or
REVERSE when it is
cranked by rope in
emergency. To prevent
start-in-gear, be sure to set
the gearshift position to the
NEUTRAL before starting
the engine. Read and
understand the Owner's
Manual before starting the
engine in emergency.