Honda Marine BF40A Owner's Manual page 4

INTRODUCTION
A FEW WORDS ABOUT
SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are
very important. And using this outboard
motor safely is an important responsibil-
ity.
To help you make informed decisions
about safety, we have provided operat-
ing procedures and other information on
labels and in this manual. This informa-
tion alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible
to warn you about all the hazards
associated with operating or maintaining
an outboard motor. You must use your
own good judgment.
You will find important safety information a variety of forms, including:
a Safety Labels - on the outboard motor.
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Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol A and one of three signal
words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal word's mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
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Safety Headings - such as IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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Safety Section - such as OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY.
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Instructions -how to use this outboard motor correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.
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