Can-Am DS250, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
– This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and
cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly if you fail to take proper precau-
tions, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or
over obstacles.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not comply with the following in-
structions:
– Read this Operator's Guide and all on-product safety labels carefully and follow
the operating procedures described. Watch and pay attention to the
SAFETY
DVD
video before operating the vehicle.
– Always follow the age recommendation.
– Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet that fits
properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves,
boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
– Never carry a passenger on this vehicle. Passenger(s) affect balance and steer-
ing, and increase risk of losing control.
– Never operate this vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, drive-
ways, parking lots and streets.
– Never operate this vehicle on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or
gravel one.
– Never use this vehicle if you are tired, ill, or with drugs or alcohol. Your reaction
time and judgement is greatly affected under these conditions.
– Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
– Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
– Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to ensure it is in a safe operat-
ing condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in this Operator's Guide.
– Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footpegs of the
vehicle during operation.
– Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Al-
ways be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle.
– Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have
learned and practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on such terrain.
Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.
– Always follow proper procedures for turning as described further in this Opera-
tor's Guide. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
– Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
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