1 Safety Information
1.1 Outboard motor safety
1.11 Propeller
People can be injured or killed if they come in
contact with the propeller. The propeller can
keep moving even when the motor is in
neutral, and sharp edges of the propeller can
cut even when stationary. Stop the motor when
a person is in the water near you. Keep people
out of reach of the propeller, even the motor is
off.
1.12 Rotating parts
Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFD
(personal flotation device) straps, etc. can
become entangled with internal rotating parts
of the motor resulting in serious injury or
death. Keep the top cowling in place whenever
possible. Do not remove or replace the cowling
with the motor running. Only operate the
motor with the cowling removed according to
the specific instructions in the manual. Keep
hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFD straps,
etc. away from any exposed moving parts.
1.13 Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while starting
or operating the motor. They can cause shock
or electrocution.
1.14 Modifications
Do not attempt to modify this outboard motor.
Modifications may reduce safety and
reliability, and render the outboard unsafe or
illegal to use.
1.2 Boating safety
This section includes a few of the many important
safety precautions that you should follow when
boating.
1.21 Alcohol and drugs
Never operate after drinking alcohol or taking
drugs. Intoxication is one of the most common
factors contributing to boating fatalities.
1.22 Personal flotation devices
Have an approved personal flotation device
(PFD) on board for every occupant. we
recommend that you must wear a PFD
whenever boating.At a minimum, children and
non-swimmers should always wear PFDs,.
Everyone should wear PFDs when there are
potentially hazardous boating conditions.
1.23 People in the water
Always watch carefully for people in the
water, such as swimmers, skiers or divers
whenever the motor is running. When someone
is in the water near the boat, stop the motor
immediately.
1.24 Passengers
Consult your boat manufacturer’s instructions
for details about appropriate passenger
locations in your boat and be sure all
passengers are positioned properly before
accelerating.
