Cobalt Digital Inc 296 BOWRIDER, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING LABELS
The warning labels on your Cobalt boat must
remain legible. If a label is damaged or you suspect
a label is missing, contact your authorized Cobalt
dealer for immediate replacement.
There are several labels used to point out hazards.
All of these labels shown may not be included on
your boat. The general location of the labels is as
follows:
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can explode
Before starting engine:
• Check engine compartment for gasoline or vapors.
• Operate blower for 4 minutes.
Run blower below cruising speed
! DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE IS COLORLESS, ODORLESS AND
DANGEROUS. ALL GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES AND
GENERATORS EXHAUST CARBON MONOXIDE (CO).
DIRECT AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL
CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH. SIGNS OF EXPOSURE
TO CO INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS.
K e e p C a b i n a n d c o c k p i t A r e a s W e l l V e n t i l a t e d .
A v o i d B l o c k a g e o f E x h a u s t O u t l e t s .
S e e O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l f o r M o r e D e t a i l s .
!
WARNING
PROPELLER LOCATED BEHIND THIS BOAT.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY OR FATALITY.
DO NOT APPROACH OR USE LADDER AND
PLATFORM WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
WARNING
LEAKING FUEL IS A FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD. INSPECT SYSTEM
REGULARY. EXAMINE FUEL SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS OR CORROSION AT LEAST
ANNUALLY.
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NMMA 1990/NO.200
!
WARNING
Carbon monoxide will cause brain damage or death.
Ventilation is not provided.
DO NOT OCCUPY THIS AREA AT-ANY TIME
WARNING
DO NOT OCCUPY EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR ENGAGED. PROPELLER
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR FATALITY.
ALL GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES PRODUCE
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO). CO IS COLORLESS,
ODORLESS, AND DANGEROUS. DIRECT AND
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO CO WILL CAUSE BRAIN
DAMAGE OR DEATH.
! WARNING
EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM MUST BE
ATTACHED WHILE BOAT IS IN USE TO AVOID
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DROWNING. SWIM
LADDER IS ATTACHED TO THE PLATFORM.
REMOVABLE FEATURE IS FOR BOAT
STORAGE PURPOSES ONLY.
!
WARNING
AVOID OBSTRUCTION OF NAVIGATION
LIGHTS AND POSSIBLE COLLISION. REMOVE CANVAS
BEFORE USING NAVIGATION OR ANCHOR LIGHTS.
Transom of Boat
Helm
Helm
Engine Compartment
Extended Swim Platform Extended Swim Platform
Hydraulic Swim Platform
Navigation Light Aft Sun Pad
Unvented Storage Areas
Helm and Cabin
COB_0018_A
Transom of Boat