Arctic Cat 2012 700 i Cruiser, Operator'S Manual

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Prevention
Overview
When using an ATV, prevention is the name of the game. “Had you
only known” something could go wrong, you would have prevented
it. If you don’t notice your conditions and surroundings before riding
your ATV, you give up control over the situation. Using ATV preven-
tion techniques helps you forecast potential hazards before they
injure you or damage your ATV.
Following the safety instructions and warnings in this manual will
help you “P.A.S.S.” the safety test. P.A.S.S. stands for “ P revention,”
“ A ctive Riding,” “ S ound Judgment,” and “ S upervision.” Remember-
ing P.A.S.S. and what it stands for will help you have a safe, predict-
able ride every time you go out on your ATV.
You’ll find it important to dress correctly for
ATV riding in order to prevent scraped skin
and serious head injuries. It’s easy and could
save you time in the long run not having to
contend with an injury. This is the minimum
protection you need to wear during every ride:
1. Helmet
2. Eye Protection
3. Long Pants
4. Long Sleeved Shirt
5. Gloves
6. Boots/Ankle Protection
Of course, it also makes sense to remember the seasons. Wear a hat
under your helmet and a snowmobile suit in the winter and lighter,
protective clothing in the summer.
Helmet
There are several types of helmets on
the market, but make sure you wear a
helmet that complies with the current
standards of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), The Snell
Memorial Foundation, or the Ameri-
can National Standards Institute
(ANSI). Helmets that comply with one
or more of these agency’s standards
have a sticker on the inside or outside
of the helmet.
These helmets should
provide full-face protec-
tion.
If you drop or damage
your helmet, get a new
one immediately. Your
helmet may not protect
your head from injury if it
has cracks, fissures, or
other damage to its out-
side or core padding.
Remember, your helmet
won’t do you any good if
the chin strap isn’t fas-
tened.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection, such as goggles, to completely surround your
eyes to prevent getting dirt or other items in your eyes. Sunglasses are
not recommended; they don’t prevent objects from flying in through
the sides.
Clothing and Gear
ATV-0004
Helmets should have
one of these:
1. DOT label
2. Snell label
3. ANSI Z90.1 label
TESTIMONIAL
DOCUMENT#: N490117A1
CITY/STATE: N. HUNTINGDON, PA
SEX: M
AGE: 6
BODY PART: HEAD
DATE ACCIDENT: 06-14-94
DISPOSITION: DOA
SYNOPSIS: The 6 year old male victim
died from blunt force trauma to the
head when the 4-wheel ATV on which he
was a passenger struck a rock on a
hill connecting two roads and
flipped over backwards onto the
victim, shattering his bicycle
helmet. The victim was life-flighted
to the hospital and died that night.
The driver of the ATV, the victim’s
29 year old father, sustained minor
injuries, but wasn’t treated.
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