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1. Important safety and operating instructions
DANGER
This symbols warns about the risk of injury to yourself or others.
Torqeedo motors are designed to operate safely and reliably as long as they are used
according to the operating manual. Please read this manual carefully before you start the
motor. Ignoring these instructions can cause property damage or personal injury. Torqeedo
accepts no liability for any damage caused by actions that contradict this operating manual.
To ensure safe operation of the motor:
• Checkthestatusandfunctionoftheoutboardmotorbeforeeachuse.
• Themagnetickillswitchstopsthemotorimmediately.Thepropellerthencomestoa
stop. You can only start the motor again if you first replace the magnetic key and then
move the tiller handle to the central position (stop position).
• PleasenotethattheGPS-basedrangecalculationissubjecttoconstantcurrentsand
winds. Changes to the direction of travel, currents, and wind directions may signi-
ficantly affect the displayed remaining range.
• Ifyouarerunningthemotoratfullthrottleinhighambienttemperatures,themotor
may reduce speed automatically to reduce battery temperature. A blinking thermome-
ter in the display informs about this operation (temperature protection mode).
• Familiarizeyourselfwithallthemotorcontrols.Forinstance,youshouldbeableto
stop the motor quickly if necessary.
• Onlyallowadultswhohavebeeninstructedonhowtooperatethemotortorunit.
• Followtheboatmanufacturer’sinstructionsonthepermissiblemotorizationofyour
boat. Do not exceed the capacity limits.
• Stopthemotorimmediatelyifsomeonegoesoverboard.
• Neveroperatethemotorifsomeoneisinthewaterclosetotheboat.
• Donotopenthebatterycasing;protectthebatterypackfrommechanicaldamage.If
the battery casing is damaged:
- Do not use or charge the battery any more, there is a risk of fire.
- Avoid contact with potentially exposed electrolyte or powder from inside the battery.
If you get in contact with electrolyte or powder on the skin or in the eyes, flush tho-
roughly with fresh water. Then seek medical assistance.
- Contact a Torqeedo Service Center for disposal instructions.
• Onlychargethebatteryonnon-ammablegroundunderadultsupervision.
• Onlychargethebatteryatenvironmentaltemperaturesbetween0°Cand45°C(bet-
ween32°Fand113°F).
• Pleasenotethatsince2009lithiumbatterieswithacapacityof>100Whmaynolonger
be carried as luggage in passenger planes (neither as hand luggage nor in the hold).