Chaparral 267 SSX, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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YOU are responsible for your safety and your boat, as well as the
safety of passengers and other boaters.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
As you read this manual, please note the hazard warnings which
alert you to safety precautions related to unsafe conditions or oper-
ating procedures. We have included these warnings because we
are concerned about your safety and the safety of your passengers.
Hazard statements generally have five parts:
1. The hazard symbol
2. A signal word which indicates the severity of the hazard
3. A concise description of the hazard
4. The results of ignoring the hazard
5. Steps for avoiding the hazard
The three signal words indicating the severity of the hazard
are danger, warning, and caution. The meanings they con-
vey are as follows:
OWNER ADVISORY STATEMENTS
Advisory statements alert you to conditions affecting equipment
operation, maintenance, and servicing practices.
Important: This is an advisory statement or procedure intended
to prevent damage to the equipment or associated components.
Note: This is a general advisory statement relating to equip-
ment operation and maintenance procedures. Its intent is to
call attention to information more important than normal text.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The popularity of boating and other water sports has grown tremen-
dously in the past few years. Boating safety and the safety of your
passengers are your responsibilities. You should fully understand
and become familiar with the operating procedures and safety pre-
cautions in this manual and the other manuals in the owner’s packet
before you launch your Chaparral boat.
Remember that along with the freedom and exhilaration of boating
comes the responsibility that you have for the safety of your passen-
gers and the other boaters who share the water with you.
Throughout this manual specific precautions and symbols identify
safety-related information. Be sure to pay close attention to them.
Safe Operation
BOATING SAFETY 2
2-1
DANGER: calls attention to immediate hazards that WILL
result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: identifies hazards or unsafe practices that
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
indicates hazards or unsafe practices that COULD
result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.