Boating Safety
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
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DO NOT stand or allow passengers to stand or sit on the boarding
platform, stand in the craft, or sit on the transom, seat backs, engine cover
or sides of the craft, while the engine is running. You or others may be
exposed to carbon monoxide or thrown from the craft.
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DO NOT allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It may result in
fire or explosion.
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DO NOT leave children in the craft without adult supervision.
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DO NOT obstruct the operator’s view.
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DO NOT dive from the craft. Death or serious personal injury may occur
from striking the bottom or submerged objects.
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DO NOT swim near the craft when the engine is running. Being in
NEUTRAL is not enough, the propeller may still be turning and carbon
monoxide may be present.
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DO NOT replace your craft’s marine parts with automotive parts.
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DO NOT remove or modify any components of the fuel system except for
maintenance by qualified personnel. Tampering with fuel components may
cause a hazardous condition.
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DO NOT operate the craft if any system component is faulty.
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Be sure to securely attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a part of your
clothing, such as a belt loop, when operating the craft.
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Be sure to keep a watch for other boats, swimmers and obstructions in the
water. Stay away from other boats and personal watercraft.
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Be sure to have an experienced operator at the helm and always have at
least three people present for safe towing – one to drive, one to observe
and one to ski or ride.
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Seek shelter from open water if there is threat of lightning.
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Operate slowly in congested areas such as marinas and mooring areas.
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DO NOT leave the helm while the engine is running.
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Use care when walking on the deck. A wet deck may be slippery.
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DO NOT operate the engine in a confined space, engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide.
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DO NOT go under the boat cover with the engine running or shortly after
the engine has been running.
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Allow adequate ventilation with fresh air before entering.
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Slow down when crossing waves or wake in order to minimize the impact
on passengers and the craft.
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When you leave the craft, take the keys with you. Keep untrained and
unauthorized persons from operating the craft.
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