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Read this chapter carefully. It concerns your safety. This chapter describes how safety information is presented
in the Instruction Manual and on the engine itself. It also gives a general account of basic safety precautions to
be taken when operating the boat and maintaining the engine.
Check that you have the correct Instruction Manual before you read on. If this is not the case please
contact your Volvo Penta dealer.
If operations are performed incorrectly this could result in personal injury, or damage to
property or the engine. Read the Instruction Manual carefully before operating or servicing
the engine. If anything is unclear please contact your Volvo Penta dealer for assistance.
This symbol is used in the book and on the engine to make you aware of safety information.
Always read these safety precautions very carefully.
In the Instruction Manual warning texts have the following priority:
WARNING!
If these instructions are not followed there is a danger of personal injury,
extensive damage to the product or serious mechanical malfunction.
IMPORTANT!
Used to draw your attention to something that can cause damage, product
malfunction or damage to property.
NOTE!
Used to draw your attention to important information that will facilitate work or operations.
This symbol is used in certain cases on our products and refers to important information in
the Instruction Manual. Ensure that warning and information symbols on the engine and
transmission are always visible and legible. Replace symbols that have been damaged or painted
over.
Safety Precautions
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