Sea-doo 2001 GTS, Operator'S Manual, Page: 14 / 180

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
holds provided, or to hold on to the
waist of the person in front of them.
Each passenger must be able to simul-
taneously place both feet firmly flat
against each footwell when properly
seated. When going over waves, pas-
senger(s) may raise their body slightly
off the seat to absorb the shocks with
their legs.
When braking or decelerating, riders
must brace themselves against the de-
celeration force to prevent from mov-
ing forward on the watercraft and los-
ing balance.
When accelerating on a PWC with a
passenger(s), whether from a com-
plete stop or while underway, always
do so progressively. Fast acceleration
may cause your passenger(s) to loose
their balance and fall rearward off the
watercraft. Make sure that your pas-
senger(s) are aware of or can anticipate
any rapid acceleration.
Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as a
result of falling into water or being near
a jet thrust nozzle. Consequently, the
wearing of a wet suit bottom is highly
recommended.
Keep away from the intake grate while
the engine is running. Items such
as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD
straps can become entangled in mov-
ing parts.
If the throttle lever is depressed while
braking, the iBR system will disable the
throttle command by the user. When
releasing the iBR lever while the throt-
tle lever is still depressed, the throt-
tle command will regain control and
generate an acceleration after a short
delay. Release throttle lever if acceler-
ation is not needed.
Before reboarding, make sure engine
is off and the tether cord is removed
from the engine cut-off switch.
To prevent accidental starting, always
remove the tether cord from the en-
gine cut-off switch when swimmers
are boarding, nearby, or during removal
of any weeds or debris from the intake
grate.
On a PWC, never place your feet and
legs in the water to aid turning.
Operation by Minors
Minors should always be supervised
by an adult whenever operating a wa-
tercraft. Laws regarding the minimum
age and licensing requirements of mi-
nors may vary from one jurisdiction to
another. Be sure to contact the local
boating authorities for information re-
garding the legal operation of a PWC in
the intended jurisdiction of use. BRP
recommends a minimum operator age
of 16 years old.
Drugs and Alcohol
Never use your PWC with drugs or
alcohol. Like driving a car, driving a
watercraft requires the operator to be
sober, attentive and alert. Operating a
watercraft while intoxicated or under
the influence of drugs is not only dan-
gerous, but it is also a Federal offense
carrying a significant penalty. These
laws are vigorously enforced. The use
of drugs and alcohol, singly or in com-
bination, decreases reaction time, im-
pedes judgment, impairs vision, and
inhibits your ability to safely operate a
watercraft.
WARNING
Alcohol consumption and boat-
ing do not mix! Operating with
the use of drugs or alcohol endan-
gers the lives of your passengers,
other boaters, and yourself. Fed-
eral laws prohibit operating a wa-
tercraft with the use of drugs or
alcohol.
12
_______
SAFETY INFORMATION
________