94PO
(94PO) "NMMA" KAYAK ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3”
08/08/2010
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Press and align the push-bottom on the short shaft with the paddle blade hole, ensure the
push-bottom is securely snapped onto the paddle blade hole.
2. Join the 3 shafts together with the couplers and securely tighten the coupler covers.
3. To disassemble, reverse the assembly steps. Note: is not necessary to detach the paddle blades
from the shafts.
Safety and Operating Instructions
Before Departing from the Shore or Dock
Know all required information and inform your passengers:
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Take a boating safety course and get hands-on training from your boat dealer or local boating
authorities.
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Know all local regulations and hazards related to water activities and boat operation.
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Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
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Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back at your starting point.
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Explain basic boat operation to all passengers.
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Children and non-swimmers need special instructions in the use of life jacket or personal floatation
devices (PFD).
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Be sure that one of your passengers can operate the boat in case of emergency.
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Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember that bad weather conditions
can alter this.
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Review all safety requirements regularly.
Check the working condition of the boat and equipments:
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Check inflation pressure.
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Inspect the valves caps.
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Check the load is evenly distributed, fore (front) to aft (back) and side-to-side.
Make sure that all required safety equipment is on board (check the laws and regulations of the
country or locality in which you are boating to see if additional equipment may be needed):
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One personal flotation device (PFD) per person.
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Air pump, oars, repair kit and tool kit.
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Any other mandatory equipment.
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The boat papers and your boating license (if applicable).
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Lights are required if operating after dark.
Paddle Assembly:
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