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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are
outlined in further detail within your owner's manual.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating procedures described.
• Never allow anyone under age 16 to operate this vehicle and never allow anyone without a valid
driver's license to operate this vehicle.
• Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving experience with this vehicle.
• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle. Any passenger must be able
to comfortably reach the floor and hand holds.
• The driver and all passengers must wear helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long
pants, over-the-ankle boots and seat belt at all times.
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the floorboards of the vehicle during
operation.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product
labels.
• To reduce tipover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles and slopes and when
braking on hills or during turns.
• This vehicle is for off-road use only. Never operate on public roads. Always avoid paved surfaces.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the terrain, visibility and
operating conditions, and your experience.
• Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
• Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it's in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual.
• Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing
terrain.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to
turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speeds.
• Always have this vehicle checked by an authorized POLARIS dealer if it has been involved in an
accident.
• Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.
• Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual. Check the terrain
carefully before attempting to climb a hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
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