SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
'INTRODUCTION
Read this safety manual carefully.
Most
accidents
are
caused
by
failure to follow fundamental rules
and
precautions.
Know
when dangerous conditions exist
and
take the necessary precautions
to
protect yourself, your
personnel,
and
your
machin"J_.
.
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..
. _ _ _ _
As
the.dwner
or
ope(&loF,
always
00.selW
the
following.Bafety
rules
and
advisories
provided
for
your
convenience.
This
safety
lnfonnation
is
in
alignment
witfl
tbe'lftTlerican
Boat
and
Yacht
Council
(
ABYC)
·
stanilalUB;
however,
satef;y
riSl(s
are
not
limited
to
the
infomlation
in
the
followfng
pages.
The
responsibility
for
the
ldentiticatioo
of
potential
and
8(iual
risks
for
compliance
with
all
safely
~Hes,
mfiitdemit1ce·ai:tivilies.
and
other
condilions
belong
exclushlely
to
theQWf18ffoperatm:
,
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
Do
not.taudl
Ai:
electrical
canDet:tions
while
eagiae
is
m11aiag,
or
when
connBctrid
to
sho,.,,
power.
Lethal
voltage
is
jJresellt
at
th~
connections!
111
Do
not operate this
machinery
without
electrical
enclosures and
covers
in
place.
B Shut off electrical
,power
before
accessing
electrical
equipment
• Use insulated mats
whenever
working
on electrical
equipment
• Make sure your clothing
and
skin are
dry,
not
damp
(particularly
shoes)
when
handling electrical equipment
•
Remove
wristwatch
and
all jewelry
when
working
on
electrical equipment
PREVENT
BURNS-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
Do
not·tout:h
hot
engine
parts
or
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
very
hot!
• Monitor engine antifreeze coolant
level
at the plastic
coolant
recovery
tank
and
periodically
at
the
filler
cap
location
on
the
water jacketed exhaust
manifold,
but
only
when
the
engine
is
COLD.
A
WARNING:
Steam
can
cause
injury
or
death!
Ill In case of
an
engine
overheat,
allow
the
engine
to
cool
before touching the engine or checking
the
coolant.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
FIRE
I A
WAlllllNG:
Flm
IBll
"""""*'
ar
tlmllll
•
Prevent
:Bash
fires. Do not smoke or pennit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur near the
carburetor,
fuel
line,
filter,
fuel
pump,
or
other potential sources of
spilled
fuel
or fuel
vapors.
Use a
suitable
container
to
catch
all
fuel
when
removing
the
fuel
line,
carburetor,
or
fuel
filters.
•
Do
not operate with the air cleaner/silencer
removeid.
Backfire
can cause
severe
injury or
death.
• Do not smoke or pennit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur
near
the
fuel
system.
Keep
the
compartment
and
the
engine/generator clean
and
free
of
debris
to
miniurire
the
chances
of
fire'.
Wipe
up
all
spilled
fuel and
engine
oil.
II
Be
aware
- diesel fuel
will
burn.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
. A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fas/
rapotS
t:an
tJllllSB
injury
or
death!
•
•Follow
re-fueling safety
instructi.OllS.
Keep
the
vessel's
hatches
clOsed
when
fueling.
Open and ventilate
cabin
after fueling. Check
below
for fumes/vapor before
running the
blower.
Run
the
blow~
for
four
minutes
before
starting your
engine.
· ·
ii
All
fuel
vapors
are
highly
explosive.
Use
extreme
care
when
handling and storing fuels. Store
fuel
in a
well-
ventilated
area
away
from spark-producing
equipment·
and
out of the reach of
children.
-
•
Do
not
fill
the
fuel
tank(s)
while
the
engine
is
running.
..
'·
•
Shut
off
the
fuel
service
valve
at
the
engine
when
servicing
the
fu~
system.
Tuke care in
catc~
any
fuel
that
might
spill.
DO Nor
allow
any
smolmig,
open
:flames,
or other
sources
of
fire
near
the
fuel
system or
engine
when
servicing.
Ensure
proper ventilation
exists
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
1111
Do
not alter or
modify
the
fuel
system.
Ill
Be
sure
all
fuel
supplies
have
a
positive
shutoff
valve.
II
Be certain
fuel
line
fittings
are
adequately
tightened
and
free
of
leaks.
II
Make
sure a fire extinguisher is installed
nearby
and is
properly maintained. Be familiar
with
its proper
use.
Extinguishers rated
ABC
by the
NFPA
are
appropriate
for
all
applications encountered in
Uiis
environment.
Engines & Generators
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