Formula SUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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SUN SPORT
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FORMULA
Your safety, the safety of your passengers, and
other boaters are among your responsibilities as
operator of this boat. Your boat must be in
compliance with USCG safety equipment
regulations. You should know how to react
correctly to adverse weather conditions, have
good navigation skills, and follow the “rules of the
road” as defined by the USCG and
state/county/local regulations.
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Read and understand this manual, the
propulsion unit manual, and the
generator manual. Be sure that you
understand all controls and operating
instructions before attempting to
operate the boat. Improper operation
can be extremely hazardous.
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Be in control of your boat. Do not
operate your boat under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Before each outing you should check all safety
equipment, such as fire extinguishers, personal
floatation devices (PFDs), flares, distress flags,
flashlights, and the engine stop switch. They
should be operable, in good condition, readily
visible, and easily accessed.
Check local weather reports before casting off; do
not leave the dock area when strong winds and
electrical storms are in the area or predicted to be
in the area.
Tell someone your travel plans and leave a float
plan. A float plan makes the job of search and
rescue much easier for authorities. A float plan
template can be found in the back of this manual.
SIGNAL WORDS/
DEFINITIONS
The popularity of boating and other water sports
has undergone an explosion in growth the past
few years. Because of this, safety is an important
issue for everyone who shares in the use of our
waterways.
Throughout this manual specific precautions and
symbols identify safety related information.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates the presence of a hazard which
WILL cause SEVERE injury, death or
substantial property damage.
Indicates the presence of a hazard which
CAN cause SEVERE injury, death or
substantial property damage.
Indicates the presence of a hazard which
WILL or CAN cause MINOR or MODERATE
personal injury or property damage.
Section 2
Boating Safety