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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Operator Responsibility
OUTBOARD MOTOR SAFETY
It is the operator’s responsibility to
provide the necessary safeguards
to protect people and property.
Know how to stop the engine
quickly in case of emergency.
Understand the use of all controls.
Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator.
Stop the engine immediately if
anyone falls overboard, and do not
run the engine while the boat is
near anyone in the water.
Always stop the engine if you
must leave the controls for any
reason.
Always wear a PFD (Personal
Flotation Device) while on the
boat.
Familiarize yourself with all laws
and regulations relating to boating
and the use of outboard motors.
Be sure that anyone who operates
the outboard motor receives proper
instruction.
Be sure the outboard motor is
properly mounted on the boat.
Do not remove the engine cover
while the engine is running.
Most accidents can be prevented if
you follow all instructions in this
manual and on the outboard motor.
The most common hazards are
discussed below, along with the best
way to protect yourself and others.
Honda BF8D/BFP8D/BF9.9D/
BFP9.9D/BF15D/BFP15D/BF20D
and BFP20D outboard motors are
designed for use with boats that have
a suitable manufacturer’s power
recommendation. Other uses can
result in injury to the operator or
damage to the outboard motor and
other property.
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