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SAFETY NOTES
WARNING!
Electric hydroplanes are NOT toys. Improper use may be hazardous to swimmers,
boaters, and other model boats, as well as to the operator!
This product is not recommended for use by minors without close adult supervision. It is
strongly recommended that the user be a member of one of the national model boating
organizations (listed below) and that he/she adhere to all safety rules of that organization.
This model is intended only for use by experienced boaters.
SAFETY IS JOB 1
NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS WHICH MAY IMPAIR YOUR
REFLEXES.
Over-the-counter medicines which warn of driving or operating machinery should
be avoided.
DO NOT
operate your model boat without adult assistance. If anything should happen, you
want someone to help you out!
DO NOT
operate your model boat while people are swimming or wading in the water. These
models travel at a high speed, and the impact of the boat or the spinning propeller may cause
irreparable damage to flesh!
DO NOT
put your fingers near the propeller while the batteries are in the boat! Serious injury
may result.
DO NOT
swim to retrieve a stalled boat. Numerous people have drowned trying it. Don't make
their mistake!
DO NOT
operate your boat when it is dark. You should be able to see your boat clearly when it
is at least 200 feet away from you.
DO
solicit advice from the owne r of your local hobby shop. And buy from him to keep him in
business! He may know of a club or other boaters who would like to form a club.
DO
subscribe to a model boating magazine. The local hobby shop and/or club members can
recommend some.
DO
take reasonable and proper precautions to protect spectators and other boaters. It is YOUR
responsibility to watch for THEM!
DO
keep spectators at least 15 feet from any operable boat. NEVER allow a spectator in the
water while model boats are operating, and NEVER operate model boats when people are
swimming, boating, etc.
DO
wear closed-toes shoes for protection when boating. Your pitman should wear closed-toe
shoes as well.
