Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
Cruiser
2-5
!
WARNING
• Do not use a battery booster to start your
engine.
• Charge the battery outside of your boat.
• Do not smoke or bring a flame near a battery.
• Do not check for a dead battery by placing a
metal object between the battery posts. Sparks
could cause an explosion.
• Do not place your head directly above a battery
when making or breaking electrical
connections.
Lifting Hazard
Special equipment is necessary to lift the boat
and/or engine. Always use lifting equipment
with sufficient capacity to lift the boat and/or
engine.
Alcohol and Drug Hazard
Do not operate your boat while
you are under the influence of
alcohol or drugs or are feeling ill.
Exposure Hazard
Wear personal protective
equipment, including appropriate
clothing, gloves, work shoes, eye
and hearing protection, as
required by the current task.
!
CAUTION
The safety messages that follow have
CAUTION level hazards.
These safety messages describe hazardous
situations which, if not avoided,
could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Wear eye protection when
servicing your boat or when using
compressed air or high-pressure
water. Dust, flying debris,
compressed air, pressurized water or steam
may injure your eyes.
Poor Lighting Hazard
Ensure that the work area is adequately
illuminated. Install wire cages on portable
safety lamps.
!
CAUTION
Tool Hazard
Use tools appropriate for the current task. Use
the correct size tool for loosening or
tightening machine parts.
Slip and Trip Hazard
Keep your boat free of water, oil,
mud and other foreign matter.
Remove anything that creates
slippery areas around your boat.
The safety messages that follow have NOTICE
level hazards.
These safety messages are used to address
practices not related to personal injury.
Structural Hazard
Modifications may impair your boat’s safety and
performance characteristics and shorten the
boat’s life. Any alterations to your boat may void
its warranty.
Environmental Hazard
ALWAYS be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of
the EPA or other governmental
agencies for the proper disposal of
hazardous materials such as engine
oil and fuel. Consult the local authorities or
reclamation facility.
CARBON MONOXIDE
DANGER! CO gas is colorless, odorless and
extremely dangerous. All engines and
fuel-burning appliances produce CO as
exhaust. Direct and prolonged exposure to
CO will cause brain damage or death.
Even
with the best boat design and construction, plus
the utmost care in inspection, operation and
maintenance, hazardous levels of CO may still be
present in accommodation areas under certain
conditions. To reduce CO accumulation, always
provide adequate ventilation in the boat interior
by opening the deck hatches, windows or canvas.