ATX 22 Type-S, Руководство пользователя

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BOATING SAFETY | 38
• The operator should look ahead before starting .
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Start from a safe place with good forward and peripheral visibility .
• The operator should check direction of the rudder before starting (in gear,
slowly making sure the boat goes straight) .
• The operator should be primarily aware of what is occurring in front of the
boat, but be aware of skier/rider’s progress .
• DO NOT “back up” to anyone in the water .
• DO NOT
follow directly behind another boat or skier/rider without leaving an
adequate safe distance .
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Look before you turn the boat to pick up a fallen skier/rider .
• Give immediate assistance to anyone who falls as they are vulnerable and
may not be seen by other boaters .
• The operator should always keep the skier/rider in view when the skier/
rider is entering or exiting the boat .
• The operator should never retrieve or pick up an article from the water
while the engine is running . The engine MUST be shut OFF .
• Have ship to shore communication devices if operating at a significant
distance off shore .
• When approaching a skier/rider, always turn the engine off before allowing
the skier/rider to come onboard . This will help keep a propeller that is
rotating under engine power from injuring the skier/rider .
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Be sure to approach a downed skier/rider on the operator’s side, keeping
the skier/rider in view .
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Display a skier/rider down flag where required whenever the skier/rider is
in the water and not skiing .
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Be sure to follow the approved towing pattern on each lake or waterway .
• Never climb, sit or stand on a wakeboard tower . The wakeboard tower is
intended for towing only as noted . Do not tow more than two (2) persons at
one time off a wakeboard tower . The wakeboard tower approved for use on
your boat should be used only for water skis, wakeboards or recreational
towables, and not for parasailing, kite flying or towing other boats .
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Maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from all other objects, including
other boats, piers, rafts, mooring and navigational buoys, pilings, abutments or
any other obstacles .
• NEVER lift or trailer the boat with water in the bilge or in ballast tanks, lift or
trailer per manufacturer’s instructions .
GENERAL WATERSPORT PRECAUTIONS FOR
TOWED SKIER/RIDER
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Always inspect watersports equipment for wear, fraying, etc ., before use .
DO NOT use if they show signs of wear or fraying .
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Be sure to wear wet suits or protective shorts when engaging in high
energy skiing/riding to prevent abrasions, hypothermia and injuries to
orifices (rectal and vaginal) from impact with the water surface .
• Every skier/rider should always wear a USCG-approved Type III personal
flotation device (lifejacket) .
• NEVER attach ski/wakeboard rope to anything but approved pylons and
wakeboard towers .
• Be sure to inspect the tow point before use and make sure it is seated
correctly, if removable . If there is any evidence of corrosion or other
damage, do not use until it has been inspected by your boat dealer .
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The skier/rider should indicate he/she is clear of the boat prior to starting
the boat or putting the boat into gear and tightening the rope .
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Never put your arm, head or any other part of your body through the
handle/bridle of the ski or wakeboarding line, nor wrap the line around
any part of the body at any time .
• DO NOT ski near swimming areas, beaches or personal watercraft .
• DO NOT
jump from a boat that is moving at any speed, nor enter or exit the
water when the engine is running .
• DO NOT
ski at night or directly in front of other boats .
• DO NOT ski with multiple skier/riders with different length ropes .
• DO NOT
ski in limited visibility conditions .
• DO NOT approach the boat or the rear of the boat while the engine
is running .
• When in the water around docks where electrical current is present exercise
caution to avoid electrocution .