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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The
following
symbols
appear
in
manual
to
call
attention
to
emphasize conditions potentially
dangerous
to
the
operator
or
to
equipment.
this
and
the
WARNING
CAUTION
This
sy~bol
is used in the
manual to warn of possible
serlOUS personal inJury or
loss of life.
This symbol is used in the
manual
to
caution
per-
sonnel of possible damage
to equipment.
Read the manual carefully and thoroughly
before attempting to operate the equlp-
ment.
Know
when
dangerous
condi t ions
can exist and take necessary precautions
to protect personnel and equIpment.
Fuels,
exhaust
gases,
batteries,
electrical equipment, and moving and hot
parts are potential hazards
that could
result
in
serious
personal
injury
or
death.
Follow
recommended
procedures
carefully.
Always
operate
bilge
blowers
for
at
least
five
minutes
before
starting
a
oasoline-fueled enoine;
ensure no oaso-
line fumes are present before starting.
•
•
Prevent Electric
~
Shut
off
electric
power
before
accessing electrical equ1pment.
Use insulated mats whenever working
on electrical equipment.
Make sure clothing is dry, not damp
(particularly shoes;,
and keep sk1n
surfaces dry when handling electri-
cal equipment.
Remove
wristwatch
and
jewelry when
working on electrical equ1pment.
Dc not connect utility
shore power
to
vessel's
AC
circuits,
except
through a ship-to-shore double-throw
transfer switch.
Damaoe to vessel's
AC generator may resul~.
Be extremely careful when workinc on
electrical components.
High vol~age
can cause injury or death.
Exhaust
~ ~
!£tiE .
Ensure
that
the
exhaust
system
is
adequate
to expel gases
discharged
from
the
engine.
Check
exhaust
system regularly for leaks and make
sure exhaust manifolds are securely
attached and no warping exists.
Be sure the unit and its surround-
ings are well-ventilated.
•
•
•
Use
Extreme
Enoine Fuel.
expros
ioner
Do not
fill
running.
Care
When
Handllne
(A c'onstant danger of
fire exists.)
fuel
tank
with
engine
Do not smoke or use open flame near
the eng1ne or the fuel tank.
Keep combustible materials away from
the uni t.
Be
sure
all
fuel
supplies
have
a
positive shutoff valve.
Be
certain
adequately
leaks.
fuel
line
tightened
fittinos
are
and
free
of
Make
sure
a
fire
extinouisher
is
installed
nearby
and
ii
properly
maintained.
Be
familiar
with
its
proper
use.
Extinguishers
rated
ABC by the NFPA ar e appropr iate for
all applications encountered in this
environment.
Use Extreme Care When Servicing
'b"atterles.
Wear rubber
gloves,
and
eye
protection
batteries.
a rubber apron,
when
serv1cing
Leac
acid
batteries
emit
hvdrooen,
c
hiohlv-explosive
oas,
wh-ich - can
be
1clniced
b\'
electrical arC1nc or
c 11ghted cig~rette, cigar, or pipe.
Dc not smoke or allo'" an open flame
near
batten'
beino
serviced.
Snut
off all electr ical equipment in the
vicinity
to
prevent
electrical
arcing dur1ng servicing.
Avoid
~
Parts.
Do not
service
unit
while
unit
is
running;
if absolutely necessary to
make operating adjustments,
use ex-
treme care to avoid moving parts and
hot exhaust system components.
Do not wear
loos~
clothing or jewel-
ry when servicing equipment;
avoid
loose
jackets,
shirts
or
sleeves,
rings, necklaces, or
bracelets that
might be caught in moving parts.
Make sure all attaching hardware is
properly tightened and keep protec-
tive shields and guards in place at
all times .•
Do not check fluid levels or drive-
belt
tension
while
unit
is
opera-
t1ng.
Do not work on equipment when men-
tally or physically incapacitated by
fatigue.
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