Safety warnings
WARNING: Ensure thruster battery switch and main ignition are turned off
when conducting maintenance and repair of the thruster.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when swimmers are in the area of the thruster.
Turn off ignition and avoid contact with thruster props when boat is
stationary.
WARNING: For optimal thruster performance and to prevent overheating
operate the Sideshift thruster in short bursts of 3-5 seconds at a
time as a standard practice. Never run for more than 30 seconds at
a time.
WARNING: When operating out-of-water do not run thruster for longer than
5 seconds to prevent overheating.
WARNING: If conducting an in-water installation, use a cordless drill only, as a
corded drill can present an electrocution hazard.