Protecting People In The Water - Mercury Dynamic 250/260 Manual

Protecting People in the Water

WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to
take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his/her direction,
even at slow speed.
Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you
are boating in an area where there might be people in the water.
Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the outboard gear
shift is in neutral position, there is sufficient force by the water on
the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate. This neutral
propeller rotation can cause serious injury.
WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY
A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device
attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to
swimmers. Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in
the water is near your boat.
Shift the outboard into neutral and shut off the engine before
allowing people to swim or be in the water near your boat.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
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