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S S A A F F E E T T Y Y M M E E S S S S A A G G E E S S - - G G E E N N E E R R A A L L
W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
F F o o r r y y o o u u r r s s a a f f e e t t y y a a n n d d t t h h e e s s a a f f e e t t y y o o f f
o o t t h h e e r r s s , , f f o o l l l l o o w w a a l l l l s s a a f f e e t t y y w w a a r r n n i i n n g g s s
a a n n d d r r e e c c o o m m m m e e n n d d a a t t i i o o n n s s . . D D o o n n o o t t
d d i i s s r r e e g g a a r r d d a a n n y y o o f f t t h h e e s s a a f f e e t t y y p p r r e e - -
c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s . .
A A n n y y o o n n e e o o p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g y y o o u u r r b b o o a a t t
s s h h o o u u l l d d f f i i r r s s t t r r e e a a d d a a n n d d u u n n d d e e r r s s t t a a n n d d
t t h h i i s s g g u u i i d d e e b b e e f f o o r r e e t t h h e e y y o o p p e e r r a a t t e e
y y o o u u r r b b o o a a t t a a n n d d o o u u t t b b o o a a r r d d . .
– Operators must be qualified and li-
censed. Laws regarding the mini-
mum age and licensing
requirements vary from one juris-
diction to another. Be sure to con-
tact the local boating authorities for
information regarding the legal op-
eration of a boat in the intended ju-
risdiction of use.
– Be sure at least one of your pas-
sengers knows how to handle your
boat in case of an emergency.
– All passengers should know the lo-
cation of emergency equipment
and how to use it.
– Know the marine traffic laws and
obey them.
– All safety equipment and personal
flotation devices must be in good
condition and suitable for your type
of boat. Always comply with the
regulations that apply to your boat.
– Wear the stop switch lanyard at all
times when the engine is running
to prevent your boat from running
without a driver present at the
controls.
– Remember, gasoline fumes are
flammable and explosive. Always
adhere to the fueling procedure
contained in this Operator's Guide
and those given to you by the fuel-
ing station. Always verify fuel level
before use and during the ride. Ap-
ply the principle of 1/3 fuel to desti-
nation, 1/ 3 back and 1/3 reserve
fuel supply. Do not carry spare fuel
or flammable liquids in any storage
or engine compartments.
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– Whenever running the engine, as-
– Keep your passengers seated in
– Insist on the use of personal flota-
– Proceed with caution and at very
– Be familiar with the waters you are
– Respect no wake zones, rights of
SAFETY INFORMATION
sure there is proper ventilation to
avoid the accumulation of carbon
monoxide (CO), which is odorless,
colorless, and tasteless, and can
lead to unconsciousness, brain
damage, or death if inhaled in suf-
ficient concentrations. CO accu-
mulation can occur while docked,
anchored, or underway, and in
many confined areas such as the
boat cabin, cockpit, swim platform,
and heads. It can be worsened or
caused by weather, mooring and
operating conditions, and other
boats. Avoid exhaust fumes from
your engine or other boats, provide
proper ventilation, shut off your en-
gine when not needed, and be
aware of the risk of back-drafting
and conditions that create CO ac-
cumulation. In high concentrations,
CO can be fatal within minutes.
Lower concentrations are just as
lethal over long periods of time.
seats. The boat's bow, gunwale,
transom, seat backs and swim
platform are not intended for use
as seats.
tion devices, approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard, by all passengers
when boating conditions are haz-
ardous, and by children and non--
swimmers at all times.
low speed in shallow water.
Grounding or abrupt stops may re-
sult in personal injury or property
damage. Also be alert for debris
and objects in the water.
operating in. The gearcase of this
outboard extends below the water
surface and could potentially come
in contact with underwater obstruc-
tions. Contact with underwater ob-
structions may result in loss of
control and personal injury.
other water users and the environ-
ment. As the "skipper" and owner
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