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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these
instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail within
your owner's manual.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operat-
ing procedures described.
• Never allow anyone under age 16 to operate this vehicle and
never allow anyone without a valid driver's license to oper-
ate this vehicle.
• Do not carry passengers until you have at least two hours of
driving experience with this vehicle.
• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in
this vehicle. Any passenger must be able to comfortably
reach the floor and hand holds.
• The driver and all passengers must wear eye protection and
seat belt at all times. All riders should also wear long
sleeves, long pants and sturdy over-the-ankle boots.
• Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet
on the floorboards of the vehicle during operation.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest
has read this manual and all product labels.
• To reduce tipover risk, be especially careful when encoun-
tering obstacles and slopes and when braking on hills or dur-
ing turns.
• This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public
roads. Always avoid paved surfaces.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating
this vehicle.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed
proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions,
and your experience.
• Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
• Always inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it's
in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
procedures described in this manual.
• Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating
on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose ter-
rain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turn-
ing at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds.
Never turn at excessive speeds.
• Always have this vehicle checked by an authorized
POLARIS dealer if it has been involved in an accident.
• Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle
or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempt-
ing larger hills.
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