Emergency Engine Stop Switch With Lanyard
An emergency engine stop switch turns off the engine
when the operator leaves the helm a sufficient distance
in an unsafe situation, for example by falling.
Familiarize yourself with its operation and always use it.
Before operating boats, attach one end of the lanyard to
the operator and the other end to the stop switch, usually
located on the control or dashboard.
The lanyard should be long enough to prevent
inadvertent activation. Do not let lanyard become
entangled.
Accidental loss of power can be hazardous, particularly
when docking or in heavy seas, strong current, or high
winds. Passengers and crew may lose balance and the
boat may lose steering control.
Should the operator fall out of the boat at planing speed,
it may take several seconds for the engine and propeller
to stop turning. The boat may continue to coast for
several hundred feet, causing injury to anyone in its path
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WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard – Wear the lanyard at all times when
operating boat but use it only in an emergency. Do not use it to
shut off the engine during normal operations.
