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3.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR(S)
IMPORTANT
Users of this product agree by their use to accept the
inherent risks involved in this water sports activity and
agree to follow all instructions, DANGERS, CAUTIONS, and
WARNINGS carefully before using their STEARNS
®
canoe.
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READ OWNER’S MANUAL: Improper Use May Cause Injury or
Death. Pay close attention to items marked “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” “CAUTION” or “NEVER.”
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Use the canoe in a SAFE and SOBER manner, taking all
reasonable precautions.
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Each passenger MUST wear an approved personal flotation
device (PFD). All safety equipment & PFDs must be in good
condition and suitable for your canoe and passenger use.
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THIS CANOE IS NOT A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE.
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Follow all inflation and care instructions.
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BE AWARE of local boating regulations and follow them.
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BE AWARE of your environment, water currents, tides,
weather, traffic and other potential hazards in the water and
surroundings.
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DO NOT use this canoe UNDER the INFLUENCE of DRUGS or
ALCOHOL.
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DO NOT use this canoe if you suspect a tear or hole. IT MAY
BE UNSAFE.
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USE CAUTION when entering or exiting the canoe. Keep your
weight centered and distribute the weight of the gear and
passengers evenly.
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DO NOT allow children to use this canoe without the
supervision of an adult or someone who is experienced in its
safe use.
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DO NOT tow this canoe.
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Seek shelter from open water if there is threat of lightning.
3.3 RESTRICTED AREAS
Before canoeing, check with Local, State and Federal authorities to
identify restricted areas. Because of the threat of terrorism, the U.S.
Coast Guard has and will continue to implement strict limits on
watercraft near U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships and other potential
targets.
