Yamaha WaveRunner VXS 2014, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Safety information
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colliding with another boat, which could re-
sult in severe injury or death.
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Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
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Operation requirements
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All riders must wear a personal flotation de-
vice (PFD) that is approved by the appro-
priate authorities and is suitable for
personal watercraft use.
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Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into the
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into the
rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a
wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing in-
cludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and
snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but
does not include spandex or similar fab-
rics, like those used in bicycle shorts.
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Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
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You must decide whether to wear a helmet
while you ride for recreation. You should
know that a helmet could help protect you
1 Authority-approved PFD
2 Wetsuit bottom
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