buster M2 - Emergency Cut-Off Switch; Environmental Considerations; Proper Procedures: Further Recommendations and Guidelines; Protection from Falling Overboard and Means of Climbing Back Aboard

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your speed and wake out of courtesy as well as for the safety of yourself and others.
• Visibility (islands, fog, rain, sunshine)
• Familiarity of the route (time needed for navigation)
• Narrow and/or crowded waterways (other vessels, noise, wake wash hitting the shore)
• The time and space required to make any necessary stops and evasive maneuvers.
5.9.2 Emergencycut-o󰀨switch
All outboard motors are equipped with emergency switches that deactivate the engine if the
operatorfallsoverboardorswaysoutofposition.Attachtheemergencycut-o󰀨cordtoyourself
as soon as you have released the mooring lines. Please refer to the engine manual for details. If
you are operating the boat alone, it is very important that the engine stop if you go overboard or
fall down. Remember, however, to release the emergency cord before leaving the boat to avoid
stopping the engine unintentionally.
DANGER The rotating propeller may be fatal for someone who has fallen overboard or is swimming close to the boat.
Use the emergency switch. Always stop the engine when a swimmer or water-skier is approaching the boat
or climbing aboard.
5.9.3 Visibility from the steering position
It is easy to drive the boat in fair weather when the sea is calm, but always remember to keep
lookoutasspeciedininternationalwaterwayrules(COLREG).Ensuremaximumvisibilityfrom
the steering position at all times by following these guidelines:
• Positioncrewandpassengerssothattheydonotobstructthehelmsman'svisibility.
• Do not drive at the planing threshold speed for extended periods as the raised bow blocks forward visibility.
• Settheengine'strimfunction(powertrim)andanytrimtabsyoumayhaveinstalledtoadjustthebowsothatvisibilityis
not compromised.
• Use the windshield wipers when necessary.
• Also remember to look behind the boat, especially in fairways where fast vessels may overtake you. In narrow fairways
it is always recommended to give way to faster ships, especially if they cannot otherwise overtake you safely because
of limited space.
Use the navigation lights during darkness or when visibility is limited for any other reason (such
asfogorheavyrain).Ifyouareonlyusingawhiteall-roundlight,theboat'stopspeedwhen
using navigation lights is 7 knots.
5.10 Proper procedures: Further recommendations and guidelines
5.10.1 Protection from falling overboard and means of climbing back aboard
The locations of the boat's decks and swim steps are shown in Appendix 1, Figure 6.
When the boat is in motion, do not sit, stand, or occupy any other area than the seats shown in
Appendix 1, Figure 6. In the event of falling overboard, climbing back onto the boat is easiest
usingtheswimladderontheboat'stransom.Theladdercanbeangleddownfromwithinthe
water.
5.10.2 Stowing of removable equipment
Allheavyequipment,suchasanchors,mustbestowedsecurelybeforesettingo󰀨.Alsoremember
that light objects can easily be caught up in the wind. Remember to close the cabin door before
departing so that the door does not slam shut unintentionally.
5.10.3 Environmental considerations
Finland'sarchipelagoandlakesareuniqueanditisamatterofhonorforboaterstopreserve
their natural habitats. Avoid the following:
- Fuel and oil leaks
- Discharge of waste or rubbish into the water or onto the shore
- Discharge of detergents or solvents into the water
- Causing loud noise, whether out on the water or in harbour
- Causing wake wash, especially on narrow straits and shallow waters.
Always adhere to the applicable environmental laws and regulations. Familiarise yourself
with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships