27 Operator's Manual.. - Marlow-Hunter, LLC
27 Operator's Manual.. - Marlow-Hunter, LLC
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<strong>Hunter</strong> <strong>27</strong> • Boating Safety<br />
As you read your owner’s manual, please note hazard<br />
warnings which alert you to safety and precautions and<br />
unsafe conditions or operating procedures. We have<br />
included these warnings because we are concerned<br />
about your safety and the safety of your passengers.<br />
Hazard statements generally have five parts:<br />
1. The hazard symbol.<br />
2. A signal word which indicates the severity of the hazard.<br />
3. A concise description of the hazard.<br />
4. The results of ignoring the hazard.<br />
5. Steps for avoiding the hazard:<br />
The three signal words which indicate the severity of a<br />
hazard are danger, warning, and caution. The meanings<br />
they convey are as follows:<br />
! DANGER !<br />
Calls attention to immediate hazards that will result in<br />
severe injury or death.<br />
! WARNING !<br />
Identifies hazards or unsafe practices that could result<br />
in personal injury or death.<br />
! CAUTION !<br />
Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that could result<br />
in minor personal injuries, property damage, or<br />
component damage.<br />
Also included in this manual are owner advisory statements<br />
identified as "Important" or "Note". Unlike the<br />
hazard communication statements, they alert you to conditions<br />
affecting equipment operation, maintenance, and<br />
servicing practices.<br />
Important: This is a general advisory statement or procedure<br />
intended to prevent damage to the equipment or associated<br />
component.<br />
Note: This is a general advisory statement relating to equipment<br />
operating and maintenance procedures. Its intent is to call<br />
attention to information more important than normal text.<br />
4.1 Safety<br />
Boating safety and the safety of your passengers are<br />
your responsibility. You should fully understand and<br />
become familiar with the operating and safety procedures<br />
and precautions in this manual and the other manuals in<br />
the owner’s packet before you launch your new boat.<br />
4.1.1 Safe Operation<br />
Following is general information about safe operation.<br />
Keep your boat and equipment in safe operating condition.<br />
Inspect the hull, engines, safety equipment, and all<br />
boating gear regularly.<br />
Important: Federal law requires you, the owner, or operator<br />
to provide and maintain safety equipment on your new boat.<br />
Consult your Coast Guard, state, and local regulations to<br />
ensure your boat has all required safety equipment on board.<br />
Additional equipment may be recommended for your safety and<br />
that of your passengers. Make yourself aware of its availability<br />
and use.<br />
BE VERY CAREFUL when fueling your boat. Be sure you<br />
know the capacity of your boat’s fuel tank and the amount<br />
of fuel you use when operating at frequently used engine<br />
speeds (RPMs).<br />
Always know all the area's on the boat, know the nautical<br />
terms for the different areas of your boat. On the following<br />
page, at the end of this chapter we show you a general<br />
layout of these terms and illustrate the areas that may be<br />
of importance to you.<br />
Make sure you have enough fuel on board for anticipated<br />
cruising requirements. In general, use 1/3 of your supply<br />
to reach your destination and 1/3 to return. Keep 1/3 in<br />
reserve for changes in your plans due to weather or other<br />
circumstances.<br />
Note: Your generator supply line is located higher on the auxiliary<br />
fuel tank than the engine’s supply lines. This is for your<br />
safety in that your generator cannot deplete your fuel supply<br />
should it ever be left running.<br />
Be sure lifesaving and fire extinguishing equipment is<br />
on board. This equipment must meet regulatory agency<br />
standards, and it should be noticeable, accessible, and<br />
in a safe operating condition. Your passengers should<br />
know where this equipment is and how to use it.<br />
4.2