GENERAL INFORMATION
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While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately, a boat will continue to coast
for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down. However, the boat
will not complete a full circle. While the boat is coasting, it can cause injury to anyone in the boat's path
as seriously as the boat would when under power.
We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on proper starting and operating procedures
should they be required to operate the engine in an emergency (e.g. if the operator is accidentally
ejected).
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WARNING
If the operator falls out of the boat, stop the engine immediately to reduce the possibility of serious
injury or death from being struck by the boat. Always properly connect the operator to the stop switch
using a lanyard.
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop
switch activation. The boat operator should never leave the operator's station without first
disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator.
Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility. This could
cause any, or all, of the following potentially hazardous situations:
• Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion - a particular
concern for passengers in the front of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly
struck by the gearcase or propeller.
• Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current or high winds.
• Loss of control when docking.
Protecting People In The Water
WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading
in his/her direction, even at slow speed.
Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might
be people in the water.
Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the outboard gear shift is in neutral position, there is sufficient
force by the water on the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can
cause serious injury.
WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY
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WARNING
A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury
or death to swimmers. Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.
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