Robalo 2012 220, Руководство владельца/оператора

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• Ensure fire extinguishers are USCG-approved and in good
working order (i.e., gauges register and nozzles are clear).
• Repair all bare wires and loose electrical connections that might
cause a short in your boat’s electrical system and start a fire.
• Do not store disposable propane cylinders or charcoal lighting
fluid on board the boat.
• When replacing starters, generators or other electrical
equipment use only ignition-protected parts. Do not use
automotive parts.
WATER SPORTS
Water skiing and other water sports, such as kneeboarding and rid-
ing on inflatable towable devices, require an increased safety
awareness by all the people involved.
Important: Remember that three people — not two — are required
for safe water skiing: the boat operator, the skier, and an
observer on the boat facing the skier. The observer relays signals
from the skier to the operator. The operator can therefore give full
attention to the operation of the boat and the waters ahead.
Figure 2.6 shows a set of hand signals recommended by the
American Water Ski Association (AWSA). The skier, the observer,
and the boat operator should know and understand these 7 simple
signals.
Following these guidelines helps make water skiing a safe and
enjoyable experience:
1. Water ski only in safe areas away from other boats and swimmers,
out of channels, and in water free of underwater obstructions.
2. Make sure anyone who water skis is a competent swimmer.
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WARNING: Death or serious poisoning can result from expo-
sure to carbon monoxide from engine exhaust. Turn off
gasoline-powered generators that exhaust at or near the water
level when the swim platform on the stern is in use. Swimmers
should not enter the cavity beneath the swim platform.
1. Thumb Up: Speed up the boat.
2. Thumb Down: Slow down the boat.
3. Cut Motor/Stop: Immediately stop boat.
Slashing motion over neck (also used by dri-
ver or observer).
4. Turn: Turn the boat (also used by driver).
Circle motion—arms overhead. Then point in
desired direction.
5. Return to Dock: Pat on the head.
6. OK: Speed and boat path OK. Or, signals
understood.
7. I'm OK: Skier OK after falling.
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Figure 2.6 AWSA Water Skiing Signals