Axis Wake Research, Owner'S Manual

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1-6 Boating Safety
• For safe towing (waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, knee boarding,
etc.) be experienced and have an observer [an observer or “spotter” is required by
law in most states]. A rear view mirror is helpful if you are allowed to tow without an
observer in your state.
• Avoid letting tow lines or mooring lines wrap around anyone’s body parts/limbs.
Doing so could allow body parts/limbs to become entangled in the line and could
cause significant injury, such as amputations.
• Keep track of tow lines and dock lines so that they do not become entangled in the
propeller. A tow line will wrap quickly around a spinning propeller and is capable of
immobilizing the boat and dragging a person entangled in the tow line underwater or
causing amputations. Shut off the engine if a tow line has potential for wrapping in
the propeller.
• The tower is designed to pull a limited number of individual(s), and in some cases
only one (1) individual. Please consult the remainder of this manual and warning
labels on the tower for details. DO NOT climb, sit on, stand on or jump/dive off of
the tower. Tow line may loop on inverted tricks. DO NOT sit behind the pulling
point of the tower.
• NEVER allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It may result in fire or
explosion.
• Avoid grounding the boat: be familiar with local conditions and water depth. If you
are uncertain, then proceed slowly with caution. Sudden groundings from planing
speeds may cause rapid decelerations and cause occupants to impact the boat and/or
to be ejected from the boat. Boat damage may also occur.
• Always watch for low obstacles such as tree limbs, bridges or power lines, especially
in boats with tow towers.
• Seek shelter from open water if there is threat of lightning or severe weather.
• NEVER dive from the boat without being absolutely sure of the depth of the water.
Severe injury or death may occur from striking the bottom or submerged objects.
Striking the bottom or a submerged object while diving head first can cause paralysis,
head injury or death.
• Provide assistance to other boaters in distress while ensuring the safety of your own
passengers.
• When you leave the boat, take the keys with you. This will keep untrained and
unauthorized persons from operating the boat. (This may not be applicable on some
keyless ignition systems.)
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