PROAQUA 34-4412, Manual

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• Never tie or fasten anyone to the product or its outer cover.
• Never wedge hands or feet under the outer cover or between the outer cover and the hull.
• Remove debris or obstacles which might pose a hazard whilst the product is being towed.
• Use of these products can be physically demanding. It is therefore important that you know
your own limits. Act responsibly and stop when you are tired.
• Check the tow rope and its connectors for frays, cracks, sharp edges, knots or wear before
each use. Discard the tow rope if it shows signs of any of the aforementioned damage or if it is
very worn. Such damage can lead to the rope breaking and causing a personal injury.
• Use only tow ropes designed for towing floating leisure craft.
• Use the hand signals explained in the instruction manual for communication between the rider
of the product and the driver of the boat.
• The boat driver has overall responsibility for the safe operation of the towed product.
• Wear suitable clothing to help prevent injuries.
• The speed of the boat must never exceed 30 km/h (16 knots) for adults and 20 km/h
(10 knots) for children.
Warning
• The use of this product and participation in water sports involves an inherent risk of injury.
• Always wear a personal floatation device which has been approved to ISO 12402-5 standards.
• Avoid making sharp turns with the boat at high speed, as this can cause the product to flip
over, possibly resulting in injury to the rider.
• Do not tow the product with a rope designed for water skiing.
• Use a tow rope which is strong and suitable for towing inflatable leisure craft. The tow rope
should be at least 15 metres in length but not longer than 19 metres.