This section includes a certain amount of information to maintain the components without dangers. Remember that each time you activate the controls, you are in fact the pilot.
You must therefore read and understand the information given before activating the controls.

The use of faulty lifting attachments can be the cause of accidents; therefore, check their efficiency. Ensure the compliance of hoisting gears with local norms and their suitability for the job they have to carry out. Also check their soundness according to the work to be carried out.
You must therefore read and understand the information given before activating the controls.

The use of unsuitable clothing can cause accidents; do not wear loose, flapping clothes which could be easily get caught in the yacht’s moving parts. Wear protective clothes suitable for the kind of work to carry out (helmets, safety shoes and protective goggles, overalls). Button cuffs, do not use ties or scarves and do not leave your long hair loose.

It is extremely dangerous to operate the yacht controls under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never take alcohol or drugs before or during work. Do not take medicines that cause dizziness.

Be alert and use the greatest caution while working. Take great care to avoid possible dangers.

Lifted equipment may fall and hurt you. Do not walk or work under lifted devices not sufficiently and safely supported.

The engines’ moving parts are dangerous; do not open hatches while running the yacht.

Yacht entrance. Always face the yacht to enter or leave it and use the handles and the steps. Make sure that steps, handles and rubber soled shoes are clean and dry. It is advised to remove the shoes. Do not jump down from the yacht; do not use the yacht controls as handholds; use the handles.

Activating the throttles from outside the helm station can cause serious accidents even fatal ones: controls must only be operated from the correct position in the helm station.

Metallic chips from working with metallic parts can cause injury: always wear safety goggles and use a soft mallet or punch.

Insufficient information may cause accidents. If two or more persons are working simultaneously in the same area, make sure that each one of them is aware of the operation carried out by the others. Before starting the engine, move the other persons from the risky areas (rotary blades and engine belt, tools and movements, engine inner and rear parts). Failure to comply with these precautions may cause serious injury, and even death.

Do not approach unprotected flames to the yacht. Do not smoke during refuelling or while working on the engine. Carry out refuelling with the engine shut off. Failure to comply with these precautions can cause accidents and injuries.

A frozen battery may blow up if used or charged; do not start a yacht with a frozen battery. To prevent the battery from freezing always keep it completely charged.

The battery releases explosive gas: do not allow sparks or flames to come close to the battery and never smoke near it. If the battery is used or charged in a closed area, check for good ventilation. Do not check the battery charge by short-circuiting the terminals with metal tools: use a density gauge or a voltmeter.

Do not remove the oil tank filling plug when the engine is on, because the hydraulic system under pressure may cause injury. Stop the engine before releasing pressure.

The spilling of hydraulic oil under pressure may cause injuries: before disconnecting or connecting the hoses, stop the engine and operate the controls to release the residual pressure. Prevent the engine from starting when the hoses are disconnected.

If damaged, the hydraulic hoses may cause death, carry out appropriate periodical checks to check for the presence of:

• Damaged fittings;
• Wear of outer coatings as consequence of rubbing;
• Swelling on outer coatings;
• Bent or squashed hoses;
• Fittings not properly located.

Oil is poisonous: do not swallow. The engine oil contains dangerous polluting agents which can generate skin tumours. Handle oil as little as possible and protect your skin with creams and gloves. Any skin that comes into contact with oil must be washed carefully with warm water and soap: do not use petrol, fuel or oil.

Hydraulic oil spraying at high pressure penetrates the skin: do not check for oil leaks with your fingers or allow your face to become too close to them. Use a cardboard blank to verify the possible presence of hydraulic oil. If oil penetrates the skin, ask immediately for a doctor for the relevant treatment.

Clean the cylinders of the interceptors periodically, to remove possible dirt build up, which can jeopardize their efficiency. To reduce the risk of corrosion, pull back the rods each time you leave or you harbour the yacht.

The cleaning of metallic parts with unsuitable solvents may cause corrosion; use detergents and solvents of the prescribed type only.

Seals and O-rings fitted incorrectly, or damaged or worn out may cause leaks or accidents; replace them immediately except when otherwise prescribed. Do not use trichlorethane or solvent near O-rings and seals.

Hot coolant. When the engine temperature is high, the cooling system is under pressure and the hot fluid can spill over when you remove the radiator plug.
Therefore, before removing it, wait until the system has cooled down, then turn the plug up to the first notch and release the system’s pressure.

During the restoring operations of metallic or non metallic components, wear safety glasses. Move away from the area or protect possible flammable materials, which could catch fire from sparks.