Centurion Fi21, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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WARNING
The safety messages that follow have WARNING level hazards.
These safety messages describe hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under
certain conditions.
• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks nearby when refueling.
• Stop all engines, motors and fans before refueling.
• Maintain contact between the fuel nozzle and the fuel tank or container to
prevent electrostatic spark. Do not use a plastic funnel.
• Run the blower (if equipped) to clear the engine compartment of gasoline
vapors for at least five minutes BEFORE turning on any electrical devices or
starting the engine.
• Do not block fuel vents.
• Do not store fuel in any containers or compartments which are not designated
for fuel storage and do not use these storage areas for any other purpose.
• Gas discharged by a fire extinguisher system displaces oxygen to smother the
fire. If the fire is in the engine compartment, do not open the hatch for at least 15
minutes after the fire extinguisher system operates. Oxygen from the open
hatch can feed the fire and cause a flashback.
Runaway Boat Hazard
The engine emergency stop switch and lanyard are extremely important
safety devices that must always be used when operating the engine. These
safety devices will prevent the boat from becoming a runaway if the
operator is accidentally thrown from the seat or away from the helm.
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WARNING
Entanglement Hazard
Rotating or moving parts can entangle or sever body parts.
• Do not wear jewelry, unbuttoned cuffs, ties or loose-fitting clothing.
• Tie long hair back when working near moving or rotating parts such as the
flywheel or propeller shaft.
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