Onwa Marine Electronics KAP-866 - Manual (Page 6)

WARNING!
Automatic pilots are designed to be a navigational aid. As an automatic steering
aid, an autopilot can alleviate the boredom of hand steering.
This allows the operator of the vessel time to attend to other duties, keep a more
accurate check of navigation duties or just relax and enjoy the trip.
HOWEVER, THE AUTOPILOT SHOULD NOT BE LEFT SOLELY IN
CHARGE OF THE VESSEL AND AN ADEQUATE WATCH SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT THE AUTOPILOT BE USED WHILE
NAVIGATING IN RESTRICTED WATERWAYS AS WATER CURRENTS,
WIND CHANGES OR RADIO TRANSMITTER INTERFERENCE MAY
AFFCT VESSEL COURSE SUFFICIENTLY TO ENDANGER YOUR OWN
OR OTHER VESSELS.
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