! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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ATV Safety Alert
The Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion has concluded that ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES (ATVs) may present a risk of
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in certain
circumstances. Accidents may occur for
many reasons:
Over 2041 people, including many chil-
dren, have died in accidents associ-
ated with ATVs since 2011.
Many people have become severely para-
lyzed or suffered serious internal
injuries as a result of accidents asso-
ciated with ATVs.
Every month thousands of people are
treated in hospital emergency rooms
for injuries received while riding an
ATV.
You should be aware that AN ATV IS
NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARD-
OUS TO OPERATE. An ATV handles
differently from other vehicles, including
motorcycles and cars. A collision or roll-
over can occur quickly, even during rou-
tine maneuvers such as turning and
driving on hills and over obstacles, if you
fail to take proper precautions.
TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH:
Always read the Operator’s Manual care-
fully and follow the operating proce-
dures described. Pay special attention
to the warnings contained in the man-
ual and on all labels.
Never operate an ATV without proper
instruction. Take a training course.
Beginners should complete a training
course.
Always follow these age recommenda-
tions:
• A Y-12+ is intended for use by children
age 12 or older, and a T-14 is intended
for use by an operator age 14 or older.
• A child under 16 years old should never
operate an ATV without adult supervi-
sion. Children need to be observed
carefully because not all children have
the strength, size, skills, or judgment to
operate an ATV safely.
Never carry a passenger on an ATV. Car-
rying a passenger may upset the bal-
ance of the ATV and may result in
loss of control.
Always avoid paved surfaces. ATVs are
not designed to be used on paved sur-
faces and may seriously affect han-
dling and control.
Never operate an ATV on a public road,
even a dirt or gravel one, because you
may not be able to avoid colliding
with other vehicles. Also, operating
an ATV on a public road may be
against the law.
Never operate an ATV without an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, boots, gloves, long pants,
and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or
while operating an ATV.
Never operate an ATV at excessive
speeds. Go at a speed which is proper
for the terrain, visibility conditions,
and your experience.
Never attempt to do wheelies, jumps, or
other stunts.
Always be careful when operating an
ATV, especially when approaching
hills, turns, and obstacles and when
operating on unfamiliar or rough ter-
rain.
Never lend an ATV to anyone who has not
taken a training course or has not
been driving an ATV for at least a
year.
