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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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Before mounting or operating the out-
board motor, read this entire manual.
Reading it should give you an under-
standing of the motor and its operation.
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Before operating the boat, read any
owner’s or operator’s manuals supplied
with it and all labels. Be sure you under-
stand each item before operating.
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Do not overpower the boat with this out-
board motor. Overpowering the boat
could result in loss of control. The rated
power of the outboard should be equal to
or less than the rated horsepower capac-
ity of the boat. If the rated horsepower
capacity of the boat is unknown, consult
the dealer or boat manufacturer.
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Do not modify the outboard. Modifications
could make the motor unfit or unsafe to
use.
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Never operate after drinking alcohol or
taking drugs. About 50% of all boating
fatalities involve intoxication.
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Have an approved personal flotation
device (PFD) on board for every occu-
pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFD
whenever boating. At a minimum, children
and non-swimmers should always wear
PFDs, and everyone should wear PFDs
when there are potentially hazardous
boating conditions.
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Gasoline (Petrol) is highly flammable, and
its vapors are flammable and explosive.
Handle and store gasoline (Petrol) care-
fully. Make sure there are no gas fumes or
leaking fuel before starting the engine.
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