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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
/lead this safety manual carefully. Most accidents are
caused
by
failure
to
follow fundamental rules
and
precautions. Know when dangerous conditions exist
and
take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, your
personnel,
·and
your machinery.
As
the ownttr or operator, always observe the following
safety rules·
and
advisories provided/or 1our .convenience.
This safety infonntJt!on iS in
alignment
with
theAmerkan
Bt>ataiul
Yacht Cou'tleil
(Al'fYCJstandtitds;
however safety.
· riaks are not lifnited. to the
i'4forlitdtion• in
the following
page
I.:
The
respofisibiliiy./or
the
identifictitiOn•of potenti.al
and ac~
risks
for compliance
with
all
stifety · tzdvisories,
maintenance
activities,
ll1id
tither codons belOng
exclusively fiJ)he· owllertopetator.
PREVENTELECTRIC'SHOCK
"ii
WARNING:·
Do alittouch
AC sllt:trlaal aonneations
while engine is running, or when con1111ctt1d to sllore
·power. Lethal voltage
.Is
present at tllese aonnections!
• Do
not operate this machinery without electrical
enclosures and covers in place.
•
Shut off electrical power before accessing electrical
equipment.
•
Use insulated
mats
whenever working on electrical
equipment.
·
•
Make sure your clothing and skin are
dry,
not damp
(particula:rly shoes) when·handling electrical equiptnent.
•
Remove wristwatch and all jewelry When working on
electtfoal equipment.
PREVENT·BOflNS - HOT:·ENGINI!
~
. . . ·
. i\wAflltNG:
DiJ hot
tOut:~.hOt 'iltJ~nS.Patts
or
· mam
sysftml
clllllpanllnts~
1l ian11lng engine
gets
veryhotl ·
· · .·
•
Monitor engine antifreeze coolan,t level at the plastic
coolant recovery tank and periodically at the filler cap
location on the water jacketed exhaust manifold; but only
when the engine is COLD.
•
ln case of an engine overheat, allow the engine to cool
before touching the engine or checking the coolant.
PREVENT BURNS - FIRE
A
WARNING:
Fire can cause injury or death!
•
Prevent flash fires. Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks to occur near the carburetor, fuel line, filter, fuel
funtp,
or other potential sources of spilled fuel or fuel
· vapors. Use a suitable container to catch all fuel when'
remo\Ting the fuel line, carburetor, or fuel filters.
II · I>o not opetate with the air cleaner/silencer ~moved.
Bae~
can cause severe injury or death.
• .·Do
not smoke or
permit
flames or sparks to occur near
the fuelsysteni. Keep the compartment and the
.
engine/generator clean and
free
of debris to minimize the
chances of fire.
Wipe
up
all
spilled fuel and engine oil.
•
Be aware - diesel fuel will burn.
PREVENT BURNS- EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
ExplOSions from fuel vapors can cause
Injury or tleath!
•
Follow re-fueling safety instructions. Keep ·the vessel's
hatches closed when fueling. Open and ventilate cabin
after fueling. Check below for fumes/vapor before
running the blower. Run the blower for four minutes
before starting your engine.
•
All fuel vapors
are
highly explosive. Use extreme
care
when handling and storing fuels. Store fuel in a ·
well-ventilated area away from spark-producing
equipment and out of the reach
of
children.
• Do not fill the fuel tank(s) while the engine
is
flllllli?g.
•
Shut off the fuel service valve at the engine when
servicing the fuel system. Take
care
in catching any fuel
thannight spill. DO NOT allow any smoking, open
flames, or other sources of fire near the fuel system or
engine when servicing. Ensure proper ventilation exists
when servicing the fuel system.
• Do not
alter
or modify the fuel system.
• Be
sure
all
fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve. ·
•
Be certain fuel line fittings are adequately tightened and
free of leaks.
• Make sure a fire extinguisher is iii.stalled nearby and is
properly maintained. Be familiar with its proper use.
Extinguishers rated ABC by the NFPA are appropriate
for all applications encountered in this environment.
· Englhf1/1"Jt
Generators
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