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SAFETY WARNING ____________________________
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To fully appreciate the pleasures,
enjoyment and excitement of boat-
ing there are some basic rules that
MUST be observed and followed by
any boater. Some rules may be new
to you while others may be com-
mon sense or obvious, irrespective,
we ask that you please take a few
minutes of your time to read these
safety instructions completely be-
fore you operate your craft. Failure
to follow this safety information
and safe boating rules could result
in injury, including the possibility of
death to you, your passenger(s), or
other water users.
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Information in this Guide is limited.
It is strongly recommended that
you obtain further boating informa-
tion from the local Coast Guard or
Power Squadron. We further rec-
ommend you take a boating safety
course. Check local and federal
boating laws applicable to the wa-
terways where you intend to use
the craft. Learn the local rules of
the road.
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Become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the
craft before taking on a passen-
ger(s) or embarking on a trip. If you
have not had the opportunity to do
so with your dealer, practice driving
solo in a suitable area and feel the
response of each control. Be fully
familiar with all controls before fully
advancing the throttle.
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The performance of this craft may
significantly exceed that of other
craft you may have operated.
Therefore, use of this craft by a
novice or inexperienced operator is
not recommended.
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Observe and follow all on-product
warning labels and the content of
this Guide.
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Operator and passenger(s) should
wear suitable eye and body protec-
tion, as well as deck shoes or boo-
ties. Long hair or loose clothes
should be securely attached to pre-
vent snagging in the water intake.
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Coast Guard approved personal flo-
tation devices (PFD) must be worn
when riding the watercraft.
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Operation of this craft by a minor or
disabled person is NOT recom-
mended.
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Do not operate the craft after con-
suming alcohol or drugs.
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Always perform the pre-operation
checks as specified in this Guide.
This includes:
– Attaching the safety lanyard.
– Verification of throttle lever and
steering movement.
– Verification of start/stop button
operation.
– Oil and fuel levels.
– Adequate water depth.
– Required boating equipment.
(Know how to use each).
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The operator and passenger(s)
must be properly seated before
starting or moving the craft.
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Wave or wake jumping can be dan-
gerous and in many regions illegal.
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Most boating accidents result from
the failure of the operator to keep a
lookout for other water users or
other potential hazards. Keep a safe
distance from other boats. Do not
attempt to splash others with your
wake. Do not ride on the surf line.
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To prevent accidental starting or un-
authorized use, always detach the
safety lanyard from the boat, espe-
cially during maintenance, cleaning
of the intake grate, or when swim-
mers are nearby.
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