Stearns B524 manual Boating Safety

3. BOATING SAFETY

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

! DANGER !

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury or substantial property damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury or property damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

CAUTION

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTICE

Indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

The precautions listed in this manual and on the craft are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others, and that the craft will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your decision. REMEMBER - always use common sense when paddling YOUR KAYAK!

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