Introduction; Safety Statements - TOHATSU 40 Service Manual

SECTION 1
Inadequate knowledge of safe shop practices
can result in severe injury or death. Review
general safety procedures and specific safety
information provided for each procedure prior to
beginning any repairs.

INTRODUCTION

Marine manufacturers are required to comply with special
regulations and standards to ensure their products are safe and
reliable for the consumer. As the marine technician, it is your
responsibility to keep these products safe when performing normal
rigging, repair, and maintenance operations.
It is not possible to foresee all safety hazards which may occur or
to include all the knowledge of an experienced technician in a
single service manual. Therefore, it is assumed that those using this
manual have a working knowledge of 2-cycle outboard engines
and the proper technical training for servicing them.
This section discusses safe shop practices and general safety
concerns relevant to the operations performed throughout this
manual. Read this section carefully and follow all safety statements
in this manual as they pertain to the procedures at hand.
Remember, always use common sense when servicing outboard
engines!

SAFETY STATEMENTS

The following safety statements are found throughout this manual
and indicate information which, if ignored, could result in safety
hazards or faulty service techniques:
Indicates the presence of a hazard which, if
ignored, WILL result in severe injury or death.
Indicates the presence of a hazard which, if
ignored, COULD result in severe injury or death.
Indicates the presence of a hazard which, if
ignored, COULD result in minor personal injury or
damage to product, equipment, or other property.
Indicates special
installation, operation, or maintenance of the product
or further clarify information which is important but
not hazard related.
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WARNING
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
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