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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following
symbols appear in
this manual
to call attention
to and
emphasize
conditions potentially
dangerous to the operator.
I
WARNING
I
The above symbol
is
used in the manual to warn of possible
serious
personal injury or loss of
life.
II
CAUTION
II
The above
symbol
is used in the manual to
caution
personnel of possible damage to
equipment.
Read the manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate the equipment. Know when
dangerous conditions can exist and take necessary precautions to protect personnel and equipment.
Fuels,
exhaust
gases,
batteries, electrical
equipment,
moving and hot
partS
are potential hazards that could
result
in
serious personal injury or
death.
Follow recommended procedures
carefully.
•
Prevent Electric Shock
Shut off electric power before accessing
electrical
equipment.
Use
insulated mats
whenever
working on
electrical
equipment.
Make sure
your
clothing is dry, not damp (particularly
shoes),
and keep
your
skin surfaces dry
when
handling electrical equipment.
Remove wristwatch and jewelry
when working
on electrical equipment.
Do not
connect
utility shore power to
vessel's
AC
circuits,
except through
a
ship-ta-shore double
throw
transfer
switch.
Damage
to vessel's AC generator
may result if this
is
not
done.
Be extremely careful
when working
on electrical
components.
High
voltage can cause
injury or
death.
•
Exhaust Gases Are Toxic
Ensure that exhaust
system is adequate
to
ex-pel
gases discharged
from
the
engine.
Check
exhaust
system
regularly for leaks and make sure the exhaust manifolds
are
securely
attached
and no warping
exists.
Be
sure
the unit and its surroundings
are
well
ventilated.
•
Use
Extreme Care When Handling Engine Fuel (A constant danger of explosion or fire exists)
Do not fill fuel tank(s)
while the engine
is
running.
Do not
smoke or
use
an open
flame
near
the
engine or
the fuel
tank.
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