ISLAND HOPPER Island Buddy, Owner'S Manual

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WARNINGS
STOP!
It is the owner’s responsibility to read owner’s manual prior to inflation and instruct all
users in the safe operation of these products. By inflating these products, you agree to the Terms and
Conditions, Disclaimer and Warning in the product manual and agree to release of liability, and assume all risk
of injury involved with the use of this product. Keep product manual for future reference. As with all action
sports, recklessness, inexperience, misuse, or neglect of the equipment may result in serious injury or death.
USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND PARTICIPATION IN WATER SPORTS
INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH.
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Children should always be under the supervision of an adult at all times. This product is not intended or use by children under
the age of 5 years.
• Always wear a properly fitted life jacket (PFD) approved by your country’s agency, USCG type 111, ISO, or other.
• Use caution and common sense. Do not allow horseplay.
• Do Not Use while the boat is moving! Patio Dock, Yacht Dock and Island Buddy are for stationary use only. Do not tow
with riders aboard.
• Pontoon boat must be properly anchored before assembling, attaching, or lowering from relocation. Anchor boat away from
• When used as a swim step or platform, anchor securely before use.
• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended number of users or admissible weight load.
• This product is not a personal flotation device. This is not a lifesaving device.
• Do not place body parts through handles or tie loops.
• Use only in 8 feet of water or deeper.
• Do not dive head first from this product. Always enter the water feet first.
• Always check that the swimming area around the platform is free of obstructions including submerged logs, sandbars and
rocks. Ask about local conditions before use.
• Do not swim underneath the product.
• Do not use while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Never use the product in rough water conditions or during storms especially when lightning is present.
• Avoid use when tired or fatigued.
• Secure the product from unauthorized or unsupervised use. Pull to shore when not supervised by owner.
WARNINGS
operations of the equipment. The contents in this manual are provided to promote the safe and enjoyable
use of all Island Hopper water sports equipment.
Neoprene Distributors International Inc. DBA: Aqua Sports Technology shall not be liable for loss of revenue
or profit, failure to realize savings or other benefits, or for any other special, incidental or consequential
damages caused by the use, misuse or inability to use the product(s) regardless of the legal theory on which
the claim is based, even upon notification to Neoprene Distributors International Inc. DBA: Aqua Sports
Technology of the possibility of such damages. Nor shall recovery of any kind against Aqua Sports
Technology be greater in amount than the purchase price of the product(s) sold causing the alleged
damage.
USER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY
AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE ANY Island
Hopper® WATER SPORTS PRODUCTS NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF AQUA SPORTS
TECHNOLOGY. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER OF ANY PRODUCT, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.