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Boating Safety
4.1
B
oating safety is a paramount objective. Understanding
and preparing for the potential hazards one may face
on the water is critical. This chapter will discuss the
following topics to cultivate a safety mindset and assist
your understanding and preparedness for your boating
activities:
Hazard Alerts
General Safety Issues
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Other Potential Dangers
Fire
Distress Signals
4.1 Hazard Alerts
As you read your Operator’s Manual, please note the
hazard alerts intended to warn you of issues that could
impact your safety. We are have stated these alerts for
your safety and that of your passengers. Hazard state-
ments generally have five parts:
The hazard symbol.
A signal word which indicates the severity of the
hazard.
A concise description of the hazard.
The results of ignoring the hazard.
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.
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Also included in this manual are owner advisory state-
ments identified as "IMPORTANT" or "NOTE'" Unlike
the hazard communication statements, they alert you
to conditions related to equipment, including equipment
operation, maintenance, and servicing practices.
IMPORTANT: This is a general advisory statement or procedure
intended to highlight significant issues regarding equipment or
to prevent damage to equipment or associated components.
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.
4.2 General Safety Issues
As an owner/operator, boating safety and the safety of
your passengers are your responsibility. You should
fully understand the operating and safety procedures
and precautions listed in this Operator's Manual and the
accompanying OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
manuals before you launch your new boat.
WARNING
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CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Lead on battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories, exhaust and some constituents from diesel
engine exhaust and some materials used in the con-
struction of this product are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and other reproductive
harm.
4.2.1 Safe Operation
Maintain your boat and equipment in safe operating con-
dition. Ensure the hull, engines, safety equipment, and
all boating gear are inspected regularly.
IMPORTANT: Federal law requires you, the owner or operator,
to provide and maintain safety equipment on your 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.
USE CAUTION when fueling your boat. Ensure you
add fuel using the appropriate fill location (marked
"Fuel" or "Diesel". See the Fuel chapter in this manual •