GENERAL INFORMATION
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The lanyard is a cord usually 122–152 cm (4–5 feet) in length
when stretched out, with an element on one end made to be
inserted into the switch and a lanyard cord on the other end for
attaching to the operator. The lanyard is coiled to make its at‑rest
condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of
lanyard entanglement with nearby objects. Its stretched‑out
length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation
should the operator choose to move around in an area close to
the normal operator's position. If it is desired to have a shorter
lanyard, wrap the lanyard around the operator's wrist or leg, or
tie a knot in the lanyard.
a - Lanyard cord
b - Lanyard stop switch
Important Safety Information: The purpose of a lanyard stop
switch is to stop the engine when the operator moves far enough
away from the operator's position to activate the switch. This
would occur if the operator accidentally falls overboard or moves
within the boat a sufficient distance from the operator's position.
Falling overboard and accidental ejections are more likely to
occur in certain types of boats such as low sided inflatables,
bass boats, high performance boats, and light, sensitive handling
fishing boats operated by a hand tiller. Falling overboard and
accidental ejections are also likely to occur as a result of poor
operating practices such as sitting on the back of the seat or
gunwale at planing speeds, standing at planing speeds, sitting
on elevated fishing boat decks, operating at planing speeds in
shallow or obstacle infested waters, releasing your grip on a
steering wheel or tiller handle that is pulling in one direction,
drinking alcohol or consuming drugs, or daring high‑speed boat
maneuvers.
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