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SAFETY PROCEDURES
Loading Safety
Review the passenger and weight capacity limitation. Be
sure the loading is within these limits. Distribute weight
evenly for proper balance and performance.
Weather Conditions
Check the weather and water conditions before using
your pedal boat. High winds, waves, strong currents or
tides may seriously affect your ability to steer the unit or
travel the necessary distance to shore. Fatigue from rapid
and continuous pedaling to overcome these forces may
prevent you from returning to your point of embarkation.
Be sure to take these factors into consideration before
launching the boat.
Personal Flotation Gear
Make sure all passengers wear a certified Personal
Flotation Device (life jacket).
Launching Safety
When launching the boat from shore, face the front of the
boat toward the water. The rudder is designed to kick out
and away from the boat if it strikes an object when
moving forward.
DO NOT push the boat backwards
into the water as the rudder may jam and bed the
rudder shaft.
To prevent excessive hull abrasion over time and protect
the rudder, use two people to carry the boat to the water.
Do not drag the boat across gravel, asphalt or
concrete.
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Shore Conditions
Be especially conscious of shore conditions.
Sharp rocks, sharp edges on break-walls, concrete
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Water Wheeler JR
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WaterWheeler 3
/ Rogue River Aquatoy 3