General Safety Information - TOHATSU MFS 9.9E Series Owner's Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFE OPERATION OF BOAT
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As the operator/driver of the boat, you are responsible for the safety of those aboard
and those in other boat around yours, and for following local boating regulations. You
should be thoroughly knowledgeable on how to correctly operate the boat, outboard
motor, and accessories. To learn about the correct operation and maintenance of the
outboard motor, 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 out-
board motor should be shifted to neutral and shut off.
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SERIOUS INJURY IS LIKELY IF A PERSON IN THE WATER MAKES CONTACT WITH A MOVING BOAT,
GEAR HOUSING, PROPELLER, OR ANY SOLID DEVICE RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO A BOAT OR GEAR
HOUSING.
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EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
The Emergency Stop Switch will stall the outboard motor when the stop switch lanyard
is pulled off. This stop switch lanyard has to be attached to the operator of the out-
board motor to minimize or prevent injuries from the propeller in case the operator
falls overboard.
It is operator's responsibility to use the Emergency Stop Switch Lanyard.
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Accidental activation of the Emergency Stop Switch (such as the tether 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 minimize accidental activation of the Emergency Stop Switch, the 500 mm (20 in.) stop
switch lanyard is coiled and can extended to a full 1300 mm (51 in.).
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PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE
As the operator/driver and passenger of the boat, you are responsible to wear a PFD
(Personal Flotation Device) while on the boat.
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