SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following
symbols
appear in this manual
to
call attention
to
and
emphasize conditions potentially dangerous to
the
operator.
IWARNINGI
The above
symbol
is used in
the
manual
to
warn
of
possible
serious personal injury
or
loss
of
life.
CAUTION
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,
and
moving and
hot
parts are potential hazardsthat could result in
serious personal injury
or
death. Follow recommended proce-
durescarefully.
I>Jways
operate bilge blowers
for
at
least five minutes before
startingagasoline-fueledengine; ensure
no
gasoline
fumes
are
present before starting.
• Prevent Electric
Shock
Shut
off
electric powerbefore accessing electrical equip-
ment.
Use insulated matswheneverworking on electricalequip-
ment.
Make sure
your
clothing is dry,
not
damp
(particularly
shoes), and keep
your
skin surfaces
dry
when handling
electrical equipment.
Remove wristwatch and jewelrywhen working on electri-
cal equipment.
Do
not
connect utilityshore power
to
vessel's AC circuits,
except
through
a ship-to-shore double-throw transfer
switch. Damage
to
vessel'sAC generator
may
result
if
this
is
not
done.
Be
extremely careful when working on electrical
com-
ponents. High voltage can cause injury
or
death.
• Exhaust Gases Are Toxic
Ensure
that
theexhaustsystem
is
adequateto expelgases
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.
• UseExtreme 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
usean openflame near
the
engine orthe
fuel tank.
•
Do
Not
Alter
or
Modify
the
Fuel System
Be
sure all fuel supplieshave a positive shut-offvalve.
Be
certain fuel line fittings are adequately tightened and
free
of
leaks.
Make sure a fire extinguisher
is
installed nearby and is
properly maintained.
Be
familiar with
its
proper use.
Ex-
tinguishers rated ABC
by
the NFPAare appropriate
for
all
applications encountered in this environment.
• Use Extreme Care When Servicing Batteries
Wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye protection
when servicing batteries.
Leadacid batteries
emit
hydrogen,a highly-explosivegas,
which can be ignited
by
electrical arcing
or
by
a lighted
cigarette, cigar,
or
pipe. Do
not
smoke
or
allow an open
flamenearthebatterybeingserviced. Shut
off
allelectrical
equipment
in
the
vicinity
to
prevent electrical arCing
during servicing.
• Avoid Moving parts
Do
not
service the unit while the
unit
is running;
if
a
situationarisesinwhich
it
isabsolutelynecessarytomake
operating adjustments, use extremecare
to
avoid moving
parts
and
hot
exhaust system components.
Do
not
wear loose clothing
or
jewelry when servicing
equipment; avoid wearing loosejackets, shirts
or
sleeves,
rings, necklaces,
or
bracelets that
might
be caught in
moving parts.
Make sure all attaching hardware
is
properly tightened.
Keep protective shields and guards in their respective
place
at
all times.
Do
not
check fluid levels or the drive-belt's tension while
the unit is operating.
Do
not
workonthe
equipment
when mentally
or
physically
incapacitated
by
fatigue.
