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18 SAFETY INFORMATION
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The operator is responsible for the
safety of the crew. He must inform
and protect the passenger (s) invited
to ride.
Instruct all passenger (s) to be prop-
erly seated when the engine is run-
ning. Each passenger should be able
to use the handhold under the seat
and grab handrail if needed when
properly seated.
Make sure that every passenger has a
seat properly installed.
Refer to
Compliance Labels
to check
the correct underway seating position
for your watercraft.
Be sure riders are properly seated
and holding on, a handhold is located
under the front of seat cushion. Refer
to
Passenger Seat in Equipment .
Riders can fall in or can be thrown off
the watercraft during unexpected ac-
celeration or aggressive operation.
Avoid aggressive operation, sharp
turns, and unexpected acceleration or
deceleration.
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Falls can result in severe injury or
death.
When going over waves, riders (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
deceleration force to prevent from
moving forward on the watercraft and
losing balance.
Riding with passenger (s) makes the
watercraft handle differently and re-
quires greater skill.
If swimming is part of the trip, prepare
this activity before boarding.
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Scan your surroundings constantly for
people, objects and other watercraft.
Stay far enough away from others so
you can always safely coast to a stop.
Do not release throttle when trying to
steer away from objects – as with oth-
er powerboats, you need throttle to
steer.
Be alert for conditions that may limit
your visibility or block your vision of
others.
Do not go near others to spray or
splash them with water, go too close
to other boats, or go too fast for traffic
conditions. You may misjudge the
ability of the watercraft or your own