Section 1 - Safety Precautions; General; Lifting; Rotating Shafts And Belts - Barrus Shire 15 70WB Manual

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SECTION 1 – Safety Precautions

1. General

NEVER PERMIT ANYONE TO OPERATE THE ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER
It is the responsibility of the installer/operator to ensure that the finished installation complies
with CE Marking, UKCA Marking, relevant Health & Safety Requirements, the Recreational
Craft Directive and or any other legislative requirements before commissioning.
Ensure that the engine battery isolator switch is in the off position and the key removed from
the control panel before carrying out any maintenance or repairs.

2. Lifting

CRUSH HAZARD! NEVER STAND UNDER A HOISTED ENGINE. IF THE HOIST
MECHANISM FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL FALL ON YOU, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY
The Lifting points supplied with the engine are for lifting the engine/gearbox only. A suitable
spreader bar must be employed to prevent over-stressing either bracket during any lift.

3. Rotating Shafts and Belts

SEVERE HAZARD! KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM
MOVING/ROTATING PARTS. WEAR TIGHT FITTING CLOTHING AND KEEP YOUR
HAIR SHORT OR TIE BACK. REMOVE ALL JEWELLERY BEFORE COMMENCING
WORK. CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE THAT ANY TOOLS OR RAGS
USED DURING MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AREA.
RDG603A81 – Issue 2
NOTICE:
TRAINING.
DANGER:
OR DEATH.
WARNING:
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