Sea-doo GTI SE Series, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
– Keep the safety lanyard attached
to the operators' PFD at all times
and keep it free from snagging on
the handlebars to help ensure the
engine stops should the operator
fall off. After riding, remove the
D.E.S.S.™ key from its post to avoid
unauthorized use by children or oth-
ers. If the operator falls off the wa-
tercraft and the safety lanyard is not
attached as recommended, the wa-
tercraft engine will not stop.
– Ride within your limits and level of
riding ability.
WARNING
Avoid aggressive maneuvers to
reduce the risk of loss of control,
ejection and collision. Understand
and respect the performance of
your watercraft.
– Always ride responsibly and safely.
Use common sense and courtesy.
– Respect no wake zones, the en-
vironment, and the rights of other
users of the waterways. As the op-
erator and owner of a PWC, you
are responsible for damage by the
wake of your PWC. Do not let any-
one throw refuse overboard.
– While your watercraft has the ca-
pacity of operating at high speeds,
it is strongly recommended that
high speed operation only be ap-
plied when ideal conditions exist
and are permitted. Higher speed
operation requires a higher degree
of skill and increases the risk of se-
vere injuries.
– The forces generated on the body
of riders while turning, negotiat-
ing waves or wakes, operating in
choppy waters, or falling off the wa-
tercraft, especially at higher speeds,
may cause injury including the pos-
sibility of broken bones or more seri-
ous bodily injuries. Remain flexible
and avoid sharp turns.
– PWCs are not designed for night-
time operation.
– Certain PWC models are equipped
with an intelligent suspension. Al-
though the system absorbs part of
the vertical forces and therefore re-
duces the impact force to the body,
it cannot eliminate it completely. To
prevent you and your passenger(s)
from being bounced and eventually
be ejected from the watercraft, re-
duce your speed.
– Do not jump wakes or wakes.
WARNING
Avoid riding in very rough waters
or practicing extreme maneuvers
like jumping wakes or waves.
Before Getting Underway
– For safety reasons and proper care,
always perform the pre-ride inspec-
tion as specified in your Operators
Guide before operating your water-
craft.
– Do not exceed the payload or pas-
senger capacities for your water-
craft, which are listed on the capac-
ity plate and in the specifications.
Overloading can affect maneuver-
ability, stability and performance.
Also, heavy seas reduce capacity. A
payload or person capacity plate is
not an excuse for failure to use com-
mon sense or good judgment.
– Regularly inspect the PWC, the hull,
engine, safety equipment, and all
other boating gear and keep them in
safe operating condition.
– Be sure you have the minimum re-
quired safety equipment, PFDs and
any additional gear needed for your
cruise.
– Check that all lifesaving equipment,
including fire extinguisher, is in
safe operating condition and eas-
ily accessible. Show all passengers
where this equipment is, and make
sure they know how to use it.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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