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Your equipment and your tow rope:
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Inspect all equipment prior to use. Check tube and
attachment point prior to each use. Do not use if
damaged.
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Always wear a U.S. Guard Type III (PFD) vest.
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Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved
fashion with hardware designed for pulling. Refer to your
watercraft manual for instructions on proper tow rope
attachment.
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Tow ropes stretch during use. If a rope breaks or is
suddenly released, it can snap back into the watercraft.
Warn all riders and occupants of the danger of the rope
recoil.
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When in the boat, keep away from the tow rope to avoid
injury. Passengers can be hit or become entangled in the
rope.
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Inspect tow rope and its attachments before using. Do not
use tow rope if frayed, knotted or damaged. Replace when
signs of excessive deterioration are indicated by
discoloration, broken filaments, unraveling or other
obvious signs of wear on the rope or hardware.
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Use proper tow rope for the activity.
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Ensure rope is clear of all body parts prior to starting out
or during use.
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Keep persons and ropes away from propeller when engine
is running, even in neutral. Should rope become entangled
in propeller, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION
KEY BEFORE RETRIEVING ROPE.
When You Ride:
