TOHATSU BFT 250A Owner's Manual page 10

• Do not operate the outboard motor
without the engine cover. Exposed
moving parts can cause injury.
• Do not remove any guards, labels,
shields, covers or safety devices;
they are installed for your safety.
• Stop the engine immediately if
anyone falls overboard.
• Do not run the engine while the
boat is near anyone in the water.
• Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator.
The engine and exhaust system
become very hot during operation and
remain hot for a while after stopping.
Contact with hot engine components
can cause burns and may ignite some
materials.
• Avoid touching a hot engine or
exhaust system.
• Allow the engine to cool before
performing maintenance or
transporting.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss
of consciousness and may lead to
death.
• If you run the engine in an area that
is confined, or even partially
enclosed, the air can become
contaminated with a dangerous
amount of exhaust gas. To keep
exhaust gas from building up,
provide adequate ventilation.
SAFETY
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