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2. Safety Notice
1. Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Lewmar. Lewmar products are world renowned for their quality, technical innovation and
proven performance. With a Lewmar product you will be provided with many years of outstanding service.
Product support
Lewmar products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and Authorised Service Representatives.
If you encounter any difficulties with this product, please contact your national distributor, or your local Lewmar
dealer. Details are available at: www.lewmar.com
CE Approvals
For CE approval certificates contact Lewmar.
Important information about this manual
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and product damage warnings. You must follow these warnings
carefully to avoid possible injury or damage.
The type of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows:.
IMPORTANT: Read these notes before continuing.
2.1 Windlass general
Classification Societies and Lewmar require that a vessel at anchor must have its chain/rode held by a chain
stopper or equivalent strong point at all times
At all times it is the responsibility of the boat operator to ensure that the anchor and rode are properly stowed
for the prevailing sea conditions. This is particularly important with high-speed powerboats, because an anchor
accidentally deploying while under way can cause considerable damage. An anchor windlass is mounted in the
most exposed position on a vessel and is thus subject to severe atmospheric attack resulting in a possibility of
corrosion in excess of that experienced with most other items of deck equipment. As the windlass may only be
used infrequently, the risk of corrosion is further increased. It is essential that the windlass is regularly
examined, operated and given any necessary maintenance.
Please ensure that you thoroughly understand the operation and safety requirements of the windlass before
commencing the installation. Only persons who are completely familiar with the controls and those who have
been fully made aware of the correct use of the windlass should be allowed to use it. If there is any doubt of how
to install or operate this unit please seek advice from a suitably qualified engineer.
• Windlasses used incorrectly could cause harm to equipment or crew.
• Windlasses should be used with care and treated with respect.
• Boating, like many other activities can be hazardous. Even the correct selection, maintenance and use of
proper equipment cannot eliminate the potential for danger, serious injury or death.
• Lewmar windlasses are designed and supplied for anchor control in marine applications and are not to be used
in conjunction with any other use.
WARNING!
WARNING!
This is a warning against anything which may
cause injury to people if the warning is ignored.
You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to
yourself and others.
SAFETY SYMBOL
When you see the safety symbol it
means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or
“Do not let this happen”.
