SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read
this
safety
manual
carefully.
Most
accidents
are
caused
by
failure
to
follow
fundamental
rules
and
precautions.
Kno.w
when
dangerous
conditions
exist
and
take
the
necessary
precautions
to
pr()tect
yourself,
your
persDnne~
and your
machinery.
As
the
owntr
or
operator,
always
observe
the
following
safety
rules
and
adviSories
p1',ovU!edfor
yourconvenience.
'this
sajetJ
..
infotlllatiOn
is•
in
tzlignnient:With
·the
American
B6Q!aiul·.YachtCotl1UJil(AJ'JYCJs'tantlards;.howeverso/ety
rl!Jks
are
.nOt
limited
to
the
infdrination
in
thefollowing
pages;.
T~e.respom!/Jtlityjor
the
U!entifi,ctitioti•ofpotential
and
acflltd
risks
for
compliance
with
:all
safety•advisories,
iriaintinance
activities;
o:nd
Other
conditions
belong
exclzisivelj
to
the
ownef/operator.
PREVENTELECTRIC·SHOCK
•·WARNING:·
Do
not
tilllch
AC
Blllt:trlcal
caet:tions
while
snglne
is
running,
or
when
oannsctsd
to
shore
·
powsr.
Lethal
riiJ/tage.is
present
at
these
connections!
I Do not operate
this
rtl.a.Chinery
without electrical
enclosures
and
covers in place.
• Shut off electrical power before
accessing
electrical
equipment.
I Use insulated
mats
whenever working
on
electrical
equipment.
• Make sure your clothing
and
skin
are
dry,
not
daIIip
(particulatly
shoes)
when handling electrical
equipment.
•
Remove.
wristwatch
and
all
jewelry
When
working
on
electrical
equipment.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
;
a\':tlARNlRG:
Do
not.
tlJut:b
htft
lnlJ!lie
Pans
or
•·
eibailst·Syst;,m·ooinpallents
•..
A
·'iilnitlng·englilegets
veryhatl
· · · ·
;,..,;.
, • 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.
• ln case
of
an
engine overheat, allow the engine to
cool
before touching
the
engine or checking
the
coolant.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
FIRE
A
WARNING:
Firs
t:an
cause
injury
or
death!
• Prevent
flash
fires.
Do not smoke or permit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur
near
the carburetor,
fuel
line,
filter,
fuel
..
eump,
or
other potential
sources
of spilled
fuel
or
fuel
vapors. Use a
suit.able
container to
catch
all
fuel
when'
reinoVing
the
fuel
line, carburetor, or
fuel
filters·
•
·.
D()
not operate
with
the air cleaner/silencer
removed.
·
Backfu,e
ean
cause severe injury or
death.
•
bo
not
smoke
or permit
flames
or
sparks
to occur
near
the fuelsysteni.
Keep
the compartment
and
the
engitie/generator clean and free
of
debris
to
minimize
the
chances
of
fire.
Wipe
up
all
spilled
fuel
and
engine
oil.
• Be
aware
-
diesel
fuel
will
burn.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
tram
fuel
vapors
can
cause
injury
or
death!
I Follow re-fueling safety instructions.
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 blower
for
four minutes
before starting your engine.
•
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
runni?g.
• Shut off
the
fuel
service
valve
at
the
engine
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
Take
care
in
catching
any
fuel
that
might
spill.
DO
NOT
allow
any
smoking,
open
flames,
or other
sources
of
fire
near
the
fuel
system
or
engine
when
servicing.
Ensure proper ventilation
exists
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
• Do
not
alter or
modify
the
fuel
system.
• Be sure
all
fuel
supplies
have
a positive shutoff
vruve.
·
• Be certain
fuel
line
fittings
are adequately
tightened
and
free
ofleaks.
I 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 this
environment.
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