USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
GARDASOLAR GOGO4-GOGO6 GS4001-rev6
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If you attach the connection means to a structure, make sure that it can withstand the strain it will be subjected to make a
fitting that can distribute the strain over the largest possible area.
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Keep the connection means out of range of people and motor propellers.
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Do not hold back with hands and/or feet the connection means between the two boats.
TOWING BOAT
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Pass the connection means to the boat in trouble.
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Make attachments by means of a bobstay.
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Give the tow start signal and accelerate slowly to avoid jerking.
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Watch out for any breakage and subsequent whiplash of the connection means.
TOWED BOAT
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Attach to connection means to the front or rear handle.
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To improve the tow, if possible use the rudder control to steer the towed boat.
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Man overboard
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Stop immediately or stay in any case near the person in the water.
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Raise the alarm immediately and do not lose sight of the person in the water.
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Throw a lifebuoy or any floating and colored object to the person in the water even if he is already wearing a personal
flotation device.
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Approach from downwind and move into the wind to recover the person.
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Switch off the motor during recovery to avoid injuring the person with the propeller.
2.9
Drowning
The last resort is to leave the boat and swim towards the person who is drowning. First try to throw him floating means or a
rope.
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When back on board do any necessary first aid.
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Keep the person warm to avoid hypothermia.
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Be gentle when moving the person on board.
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Ask the emergency services for assistance
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2.10
Medical emergency
In the event of an emergency you could be far from the coast, so be properly prepared by attending a first aid course.
2.11
Propulsion and control system breakdown
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Switch off the motor.
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Drop the anchor so as to avoid drifting from your position.
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Try to understand if the problem can be solved by reading the manual.
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Report the emergency.
Towing or being towed puts a strain on the boat and the
connection means between the two boats.
Breakage of the connection means could cause harm to
persons and/or objects. Be very careful.
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