SAFETY
© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co.
SECTION
2
Bass l
2 - 11
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Hydrogen gases produced by a lead-acid
battery while it is charging, or the engine is running, can cause an
explosion and/or a fire.
• Always wear personal protective equipment when working on
or around batteries.
• Keep the area around the battery well-ventilated.
• Do not smoke or bring an open flame or any other form of
ignition near a battery.
• Do not check for a dead battery by placing a metal object
between the battery posts. Sparks could cause an explosion.
• Do not place your head directly above a battery when making
or breaking electrical connections.
• Always charge the battery outside of the boat.
• Do not use a battery booster to start the engine.
Sever Hazard: Make sure nobody is near the propeller before
starting the engine(s).
• Do not allow swimmers to approach or use the ladder when the
engine is running.
• The operator should walk to the stern and check the water for
people near the propeller, as people in the water may not
always be noticeable from the helm.
• Turn off the engine(s) before allowing people to board or exit
the boat. The propeller may continue rotating even when the
engine is idling or in NEUTRAL.
• Show passengers the location of the propeller and teach them
to keep their distance from it at all times, even when the
propeller is not in motion.
• Show passengers the propeller warning labels around the boat
and discuss propeller dangers.
• Be particularly alert when boating in high-traffic areas and
never operate in swimming zones.
• Exercise caution when operating near boats that are towing
skiers and tubers.
• Never allow passengers to sit in areas where they could fall
overboard, including the bow, gunwale, transom, seat backs, or
other locations.
To Next Page
Loading...