GEKKO GTO 22, Owner'S Manual

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These advisories are not exhaustive nor do they address the myriad of potentially
dangerous and life threatening scenarios that exist. You should also make your
passengers aware of all safety concerns and operations information. Further, you
must be confident that your decision to use any equipment, parts or tools, perform
procedures, practices or methods, that are not specifically recommended by Gekko
Sports will not damage your boat, is safe and does not endanger you, others and the
safe operation of your boat
IMPORTANT
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING, SERVICING
OR REPAIRING YOUR BOAT!
Section 2 - General Safety Precautions TOP
Driver’s Responsibilities
Your failure to observe safety precautions can result in severe personal injury or death
to you and to others. Taking unnecessary chances and ignoring precautions may lead
to injury or death!
Recognizing potentially dangerous situations is the first step to avoiding accidents.
Following basic safety instructions and precautions can reduce boating accidents. An
informed boat owner is a safer operator.
WARNING !
Severe injury or death to you and/or others may result from your failure to react to
these warnings.
• Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Operators must read and understand all
operating manuals supplied with the boat before operation.
• On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state, and local
regulations.
• An adult should accompany small children in the bow of the boat at all times.
• While the boat is underway, no person should be riding forward of the windshield.
• Never stand or allow passengers to stand while the boat is moving, you or others
may be thrown from the boat.
• Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.