safety safety precautions General Information There is no substitute for common sense and careful practices. Improper practices or carelessness can cause burns, cuts, mutilation, asphyxiation, other bodily injury or death. This information contains general safety precautions and guidelines that must be followed to reduce risk to personal safety. Special safety precautions are listed in specific procedures. Read and understand all of the safety precautions before operation or performing repairs or maintenance. Before Operation WARNING The safety messages that follow have warning level hazards. NEVER permit anyone to install, work on or operate the engine without proper training!
Read and understand this manual and other supplied manuals before operation or servicing of the engine to ensure safe operating practices and maintenance procedures. Safety signs and decals are additional reminders for safe operating and maintenance techniques. See an authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor for addition training, if necessary. DANGER During Operation & Maintenance The safety messages that follow have DANGER level hazards. Fire Hazard Ensure that appropriate fire detection and extinguishing equipment are installed and checked periodically for proper operation.
shock hazard ALWAYS turn off the battery switch (if equipped) or disconnect the negative battery cable before servicing the equipment. Exercise caution, as electrical shock may cause an involuntary “pull back” reaction resulting in additional injury. © 2011 Yanmar Marine International • Rev. 2.0 Yanmar Electronic Control Systems Technical Manual xix