GENERAL INFORMATION
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The lanyard is a cord usually between
122 and 152 cm (4 and 5 feet) in length when stretched out, with
an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a
snap 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
Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.
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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