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Safety information
Observe these precautions at all times.
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.
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Stop the engine when a person is in the water near you .
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Keep people out of reach of the propeller,even when the engine is off.
Rotating parts
Hands,feet,hari,jewelry,clothing,personal flotation device(PFD) straps,etc.,can become
entangled with internal rotating parts of the engine,resulting in serious injury or death.
Keep the top cowling in place whenever possible.Do not remove or replace the cowling with
the engine running.
Only operate the engine 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.
Hot parts
During and after operation,engine parts are hot enough to cause burns.Avoid touching any
parts under the top cowling until the engine has cooled.
Electric shock
Do not touch any electrical parts while starting or operating the engine.They can cause
shock or electrocution.
Engine shut-off cord(lanyard)
Attach the engine shut-off cord so that the engine stops if the operator falls overboard or
leaves the helm.This prevents the boat from running away under power and leaving people
stranded,or running over people or objects.
Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg
while operating.Do not remove it to leave the helm while the boat is moving.Do not attach
the cord to clothing that could tear loose,or toute the cord where is could become
entangled,preventing it from functioning.
Do not route the cord where it is likely to be accidentally pulled out.If the cord is pulled
during operation,the engine will shut off and you will lose most steering control.The boat