Safety Information
General Safety Information
Read this chapter carefully. It concerns your safety. This section describes how safety information is presented
in the operator’s manual and on the engine. 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 operator’s manual before proceeding. If not, check the publication search
on Volvo Penta’s website for the correct manual.
This symbol is used in the book and on engines to make you aware of safety information. Always
read safety precautions very carefully. Incorrectly performed operations could result in personal
injury, property damage, or engine damage. Read this manual carefully before operating or
servicing the engine. If anything is unclear, please contact your Volvo Penta dealer for assis-
tance.
In the operator’s manual warning texts have the following priority:
DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal injury.
NOTICE!
Used to address practices not related to personal injury. Special attention should be used to
prevent incorrect assembly, disassembly, or use. Failure to comply with a notice may result in equipment
failure or damage.
This manual contains information you need to operate your boat, engine, and drive safely. Check that you have
the correct manual for your engine and drive.
This manual also contains a considerable amount of information concerning model identification, preventive
maintenance recommendations, fuel and oil recommendations, and other important points. Please keep this book
with your boat at all times.
It is important that this manual stays with the boat when it is sold. Important safety information must be
passed on to the new owner. The service information provided in the manual gives the owner important
information about maintaining the engine and sterndrive.
If you do not understand or are uncertain about any operation or information in this owner’s manual, please contact
your Volvo Penta dealer. Your dealer will be able to help you with an explanation or will demonstrate the operation.
Federal law requires manufacturers to notify owners in the event that a safety related defect is discovered
on any of their products. If you are not the original owner of this engine, please notify us at our address
or through an authorized Volvo Penta dealer about the change in ownership. This is the only way we will
be able to contact you if necessary.
Carefully observe the safety alert symbols shown for dangers, warnings, and cautions. They warn you of possible
dangers or important information contained in this manual. However, warnings alone do not eliminate hazards,
nor are they a substitute for safe boat handling and proper accident prevention measures!
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