Honda AQUATRAX R-12, Owner'S Manual

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PWC Safety
Safety Labels
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Safety labels on your PWC either warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or
they provide important safety information. Read these labels carefully and don
’ t remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda PWC dealer for a replacement.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) . All riders must wear a Coast Guard
approved PFD that is suitable for personal watercraft (PWC) use.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced
into body cavities as a result of falling into water or being near jet thrust nozzle
Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry
into lower body cavities. All riders must wear a wet suit bottom or clothing
that provides equivalent protection ( See Owner's Manual ) .
Footwear, gloves, and goggles/glasses are recommended.
KNOW BOATING LAWS. Honda recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old.
Know the operator age and training requirements for your state. A boating safety course
is recommended and may be required in your state.
ATTACH ENGINE SHUT-OFF CORD (LANYARD) to wrist and keep it free from handlebars so that engine
stops if operator falls off. After riding, remove cord from PWC to avoid unauthorized use by children or others.
RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS AND AVOID AGGRESSIVE MANEUVERS to reduce the risk of loss of control,
ejection, and collision. This is a high performance boat - not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping
wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and
broken legs, ankles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves.
DO NOT APPLY THROTTLE WHEN ANYONE IS AT REAR OF PWC - turn engine off or keep engine at idle.
Water and/or debris exiting jet thrust nozzle can cause severe injury.
KEEP AWAY FROM INTAKE GRATE while engine is on. Items such as long
hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps can become entangled in moving
parts resulting in severe injury or drowning.
NEVER RIDE AFTER CONSUMING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
READ AND FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL
Jet Thrust Nozzle
Intake Grate
PFD
Wet Suit
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