Yamaha WaveRunner 2002 XLT1200, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Cruising limitations
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Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
● Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
● Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
● Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water.
● Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers
that make it hard for others to avoid you or
understand where you are going.
●
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
●
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss
of control, ejection, and collision.
● This is a high performance boat—not a
toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or
waves can increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and bro-
ken legs, ankles and other bones. Do not
jump wakes or waves.
● Do not operate the watercraft in rough
water, bad weather or when visibility is
poor; this may lead to an accident caus-
ing injury or death. Be alert to the possi-
bility of adverse weather. Take note of
weather forecasts and the prevailing
weather conditions before setting out on
your watercraft.
●
As with any water sport, you should not
ride your watercraft without someone else
near by. If you ride further than swimming
distance from shore, you should ride by
another boat or watercraft, but make sure
you stay a safe distance away. It’s good
common sense!
● Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.
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