Section 1 • Safety; Explanation Of Safety Precautions - whaler 220 Dauntless Owner's Manual

Explanation of Safety Precautions

The most important aspect of boating is safety.
Although every effort is made to address the
numerous issues regarding the safe usage of your
boat, it is strongly recommended that you avail
yourself of the training and knowledge available
through boating safety courses, etc.
This manual provides safety precautions which
must be observed when operating or servicing
your boat.
The following precautions appear throughout this
manual. learn to recognize the degree of precaution
and understand the explanations of safety prior to
reading this manual. The precautions listed below
are not all-inclusive. Always use common sense in
the operation of your boat.
DANGER
!
Denotes an immediate hazard exists that WILL
result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
!
Denotes hazards or unsafe practices that COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
Denotes hazards or unsafe practices that COULD
result in minor personal injury, product or
property damage.
NOTICE
Denotes information that is important to know
prior to operation and/or maintenance, but is
not hazard related.
220 Dauntless
Section 1 • Safety
The law requires the operator to assist any
person or boat in distress as long as rendering
assistance does not endanger the operator, the
passengers or the boat.
A qualified operator must be in control of the
boat at all times. Do not operate the boat while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. never
operate your boat at speeds which exceed the
operator's ability to react if an emergency
develops. At night, turn on the appropriate
navigation lights and cruise at a reduced speed
that will allow you plenty of time to avoid
dangerous situations.
Proposition 65 (California residents only)
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
• Engine and generator exhaust
• Engine and generator fuel, and other
liquids such as coolants and oil, especially
used motor oil
• Cooking fuels
• Cleaners, paints, and substances used for
vessel repair
• Waste materials that result from wear of
vessel components
• Lead from battery terminals and from other
sources such as ballast or fishing sinkers
TO AVOID HARM:
• keep away from engine, generator, and
cooking fuel exhaust fumes
• Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water
after handling the substances above
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NOTICE
WARNING
!
WARNING
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