Axis Wake Research A20, Owner'S Manual

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• When the skier/rider signals READY and there is no traffic ahead, take off in a straight line. Adjust the
speed according to the signals given by the skier/rider.
Skiing or Riding: The watercraft and skier/rider should always maintain a sufficient distance from obstacles so a
skier/rider falling or coasting and/or watercraft will not encounter any obstacle.
• Do not use in shallow water or near shore, docks, pilings, swimmers, other watercraft, or any other obstacles.
• Use only on water.
• Never attempt land or dock starts. This will increase your risk of injury or death.
• Always wear a properly fitted life jacket (PFD) approved by your country’s agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc.
• The faster you ski or ride, the greater your risk of injury.
• Never make sharp turns that may cause a slingshot effect on the skier/rider’s speed.
• The skier/rider should be towed at an appropriate speed for his or her ability level.
Faller skier or rider : Falling and injuries are common in skiing or riding.
• Circle a fallen skier/rider slowly to return the tow rope handle or pick up the fallen skier/rider.
• Turn off the engine when near a fallen skier/rider.
• Always keep the fallen skier/rider in view and on the driver’s side of the watercraft.
• Display a red or orange skier-down flag to alert other vessels that a skier/rider is down if required by the state
in which you are operating.
The Warnings and practices in the Watersports Safety Code represent common risks encountered by users.
The code does not cover all instances of risk or danger. Please use common sense and good judgment.
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
In an emergency situation, you may have to resort to measures which are not commonly practiced. Always
assess the dangers of being in harm’s way versus the protection of equipment. Keep a sound mind during an
emergency and always use common sense.
Many boat fires and explosions involve flammable liquids such as gas or oil, which are used in your boat’s
propulsion engine(s) and generator. Carefully follow all warning labels and safety precautions while handling
flammable substances. Many fires in inboard boats start in the bilge area due to gasoline vapors. Gasoline
vapors are heavier than air and collect in the bilge of boats.
Explosion
• If explosion is imminent, put on PFDs, grab distress signals and survival gear, and
immediately abandon ship.
Fire
• Immediately turn off engines, generators, stoves and blowers.
• Extinguish smoking materials.
• A fixed fire suppression system, if equipped, has heat sensors that automatically
flood the machinery space with a fire extinguishant. Allow extinguishant to “soak”
the compartment for at least 15 minutes to cool the hot metals or fuel before
cautiously inspecting the fire area. Have portable fire extinguishers ready. Do not
breathe fumes or vapors caused by the fire or extinguishant.
• If no fixed fire suppression system is installed and a fire is in the engine compartment,
discharge portable fire extinguishers through the engine compartment access plate,
if equipped. DO NOT open the engine hatch as this feeds oxygen to the fire.
• If you have access to the fire, direct the contents of the fire extinguishers at the base
of flames, not at the top.
• Throw burning materials overboard if possible.
• Move anyone not needed for firefighting operations away from the flames.
• Signal for help.
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EXPLOSION
AND FIRE