Hunter H39, Operator'S Manual

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Boating Safety
4.2
As you read your owner’s manual, please note hazard
warnings which alert you to safety and precautions and
unsafe conditions or operating 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 haz-
ard.
3. A concise description of the hazard.
4. The results of ignoring the hazard.
5. Steps for avoiding the hazard:
The three signal words which indicate the severity of a
hazard are danger, warning, and caution. The meanings
they convey are as follows:
DANGER
! !
Calls attention to immediate hazards that will result in
severe injury or death.
WARNING
! !
Identifies hazards or unsafe practices that could re-
sult in personal injury or death.
CAUTION
! !
Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that could re-
sult in minor personal injuries, property damage, or
component damage.
Also included in this manual are owner advisory state-
ments identified as "Important" or "Note". Unlike the
hazard communication statements, they alert you to con-
ditions affecting equipment operation, maintenance, and
servicing practices.
Important: This is a general advisory statement or procedure
intended to prevent damage to the equipment or associated
component.
Note: This is a general advisory statement relating to equip-
ment operating and maintenance procedures. Its intent is to call
attention to information more important than normal text.
4.1 Safety
Boating safety and the safety of your passengers are
your responsibility. You should fully understand and
become familiar with the operating and safety procedures
and precautions in this manual and the other manuals in
the owner’s packet before you launch your new boat.
4.1.1 Safe Operation
Following is general information about safe operation.
Keep your boat and equipment in safe operating condi-
tion. Inspect the hull, engines, safety equipment, and all
boating gear regularly.
Important: Federal law requires you, the owner, or operator
to provide and maintain safety equipment on your new boat.
Consult your Coast Guard, state, and local regulations to
ensure your boat has all required safety equipment on board.
Additional equipment may be recommended for your safety and
that of your passengers. Make yourself aware of its availability
and use.
BE VERY CAREFUL when fueling your boat. Be sure you
know the capacity of your boat’s fuel tank and the amount
of fuel you use when operating at frequently used engine
speeds (RPMs).
Always know all the area's on the boat, know the nautical
terms for the different areas of your boat. On the following
page, at the end of this chapter we show you a general
layout of these terms and illustrate the areas that may be
of importance to you.
Make sure you have enough fuel on board for anticipated
cruising requirements. In general, use 1/3 of your supply
to reach your destination and 1/3 to return. Keep 1/3 in
reserve for changes in your plans due to weather or other
circumstances.
Note: Your generator supply line is located higher on the aux-
iliary fuel tank than the engine’s supply lines. This is for your
safety in that your generator cannot deplete your fuel supply
should it ever be left running.
Be sure lifesaving and fire extinguishing equipment is
on board. This equipment must meet regulatory agency
standards, and it should be noticeable, accessible, and
in a safe operating condition. Your passengers should
know where this equipment is and how to use it.