Yamaha F6 Owner's Manual page 10

General information
ing. At a minimum, children and non-swim-
mers should always wear PFDs, and
everyone should wear PFDs when there
are potentially hazardous boating condi-
tions.
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
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pors are flammable and explosive. Handle
and store gasoline carefully. Make sure
there are no gas fumes or leaking fuel be-
fore starting the engine.
This product emits exhaust gases which
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contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas which may cause brain dam-
age or death when inhaled. Symptoms in-
clude nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
Keep cockpit and cabin areas well ventilat-
ed. Avoid blocking exhaust outlets.
Check throttle, shift, and steering for proper
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operation before starting the engine.
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard cord
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to a secure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg while operating. If you acciden-
tally leave the helm, the cord will pull from
the switch, stopping the engine.
Know the marine laws and regulations
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where you will be boating—and obey them.
For basic boating rules, see "Rules of the
road" on page 5.
Stay informed about the weather. Check
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weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
Tell someone where you are going: leave a
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Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
turn.
Use common sense and good judgment
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when boating. Know your abilities, and be
sure you understand how your boat han-
dles under the different boating conditions
you may encounter. Operate within your
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limits, and the limits of your boat. Always
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
watch for obstacles and other traffic.
Always watch carefully for swimmers during
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the engine operation.
Stay away from swimming areas.
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When a swimmer is in the water near you
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shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
Do not illegally discard empty containers
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used to replace or replenish oil. For the cor-
rect processing of empty containers, con-
sult the dealer where you purchased the oil.
When replacing oils used to lubricate the
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product (engine or gear oil), be sure to wipe
away any spilt oil. Never pour oil without us-
ing a funnel or similar device. If necessary,
verify the necessary replacement proce-
dure with the dealer.
Never illegally discard (dump) the product.
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Yamaha recommends consulting the deal-
er on discarding the product.
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the follow-
ing:
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-
fairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647
National Marine Manufacturers Associa-
tion (NMMA)
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
Marine Retailers Association of America
155 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60601