6
SAFETY MEASURES
General
To fully appreciate the pleasures,
enjoyment and excitement of boat-
ing there are some basic rules that
should be observed and followed by
any boater. Some rules may be new
to you or covered in the PWC/Sport
boat
Safety Handbook
or
Safety Vid-
eo
, others may be common sense
or obvious… irrespective, we ask
that you please take a few minutes
of your time to read these safety in-
structions completely before you
operate your craft.
Failure to fol-
low 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.
Bombardier recommends not to op-
erate under 16.
Become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the
craft before embarking on your first
trip or taking on a passenger(s). If
you have not had the opportunity to
do so with your dealer, practice driv-
ing solo in a suitable area and feel
the response of each control. Be ful-
ly familiar with all controls before
advancing the throttle above idle
speed. As its operator, you control
and are responsible for the craft’s
safe operation.
Operation
Always perform the pre-operation
checks as specified in this guide.
Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is released to idle posi-
tion, less directional control is avail-
able.
To turn the craft, both steer-
ing and throttle are necessary.
The forces generated on the body of
riders while turning, negotiating
waves or wakes, operating in chop-
py waters, or falling off the water-
craft, especially at higher speeds,
may cause injury including the pos-
sibility of broken legs and other
bones. Remain flexible and avoid
sharp turns. Never place your feet
and legs in the water to aid turning.
This craft has no brake. Stopping
distance will vary depending on ini-
tial speed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice stopping and
docking in a safe, traffic free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the craft under varying con-
ditions.
Do not release throttle
when trying to steer away from
objects. You need throttle to stear.
Do not
use the craft’s reverse, if so
equipped, to stop.
Ensure that all passengers know
how to swim and how to reboard
the craft from the water.
The operator and passenger(s)
should be properly seated and
wearing an approved PFD before
starting or moving the craft.
Do not
start or operate the craft if a
person(s) is seated on the sun deck
or swim platform, or are nearby in
the water.
The craft’s jet thrust can cause inju-
ry. Always accelerate slowly.
To prevent accidental starting, al-
ways detach the safety lanyard
from the craft when swimmers are
boarding or nearby, or during re-
moval of any weeds or debris from
the intake grate.
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