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SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMA
INFORMA
INFORMA
INFORMA
INFORMATION
TION
TION
TION
TION
MACHINES ARE SINGLE TRACK
VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND
OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT
UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE
EXPERTISE OF THE OPERATOR.
EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE RIDING THIS MACHINE.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:
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OBTAIN THOROUGH
INSTRUCTIONS FROM A
COMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL
ASPECTS OF MACHINE
OPERATION.
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OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND
M A I N T E N A N C E
REQUIREMENTS IN THE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
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OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.
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OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL
TECHNICAL SERVICE AS
INDICATED BY THE OWNER’S
MANUAL AND/OR WHEN MADE
NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL
CONDITIONS.
Safe riding
Safe riding
Safe riding
Safe riding
Safe riding
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Always make pre-operation
checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.
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This machine is designed for off-
road use only, therefore, it is illegal
to operate it on public streets,
roads, or highways. Off-road use
on public lands may be illegal.
Please check local regulations
before riding.
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This machine is designed to carry
the operator only. No passengers.
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Many accidents involve
inexperienced operators.
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Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
machine to other qualified
operators.
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Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
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Many accidents have been caused
by error of the machine operator. A
typical error made by the operator
is veering wide on a turn due to
EXCESSIVE SPEED or
undercornering (insufficient lean
angle for the speed). Never travel
faster than warranted by
conditions.
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Ride cautiously in unfamiliar areas.
You may encounter hidden
obstacles that could cause an
accident.
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The posture of the operator is
important for proper control. The
operator should keep both hands
on the handlebar and both feet on
the operator footrests during
operation to maintain control of the
machine.
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Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Protective apparel
Protective apparel
Protective apparel
Protective apparel
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from machine
accidents are the result of head injuri-
es. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the
prevention or reduction of head injuri-
es.
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Always wear an approved helmet.
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Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a