Recommended Equipment; Hazard Information - Yamaha FZR 1800 Owner's Manual

Safety information
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Recommended equipment

The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
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You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats. See "Rules of the Road" for
more information.
Visual distress signals
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It is recommended that a U.S. Coast Guard
approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a
waterproof container on your watercraft. A
mirror can also be used as an emergency
signal. Contact a Yamaha dealer or the
U.S. Coast Guard for more information.
Watch
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A watch is helpful so you will know how long
you have been operating the watercraft.
Towline
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A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa-
tercraft in an emergency.
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Hazard information

Never start the engine or let it run for any
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length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-
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ing or immediately after engine operation;
they can cause serious burns.