SEABOB CAYAGO F7, Руководство по эксплуатации

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SEABOB
Operation
Manual
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General safety information concerning operation
• SEABOB operators are not afforded any special rights with regard to operation
of the craft. Operators must act responsible and prudently, taking all precautions
that may be necessary.
• Only use the SEABOB in sheltered waters and when accompanied by others or
under the constant supervision of another person who can provide immediate
assistance in case of emergency.
• Do not operate the SEABOB in strong currents, strong wind (maximum wind
force 4), bad weather or impaired visibility. By doing so, you put yourself and
others in danger. Never use the SEABOB during a thunderstorm! Get out of the
water as quickly as possible before the storm begins. Not doing so may result in
serious injury or death. Always be prepared for a sudden change in the weather.
Always check the weather forecast before you set out, and pay close attention to
local weather conditions.
• Do not use the SEABOB in a heavy swell (significant wave heights up to 0.3 m
maximum and occasional waves of 0.5 m maximum height). The SEABOB may
seriously injure you or other persons. You can become separated from the SEA-
BOB, and / or it may be thrown with great force onto you or other persons by a
wave, particularly when in the surf.
• Hold on to the two Controlgrips on the SEABOB securely. The force of accelera-
tion can be very high, especially when starting.
• To brake, hold on to both SEABOB Controlgrips securely, and release the Pow-
ergrip in your right hand so that it can move forward. The motor will stop, and
the resistance of the water will slow you down. Be aware that it can take around
2-3 m for you to come to a complete stop if you are travelling at full speed. You
can reduce the distance it takes you to come to a complete stop by turning the
SEABOB sharply to the side and straightening up without letting go of the craft.
This helps you to maintain control of the SEABOB and increases the water re-
sistance considerably, so that you can come to a complete stop as quickly as
possible.
• If the SEABOB is released while travelling at full speed, the craft may continue
moving up to approx. 3 m and may briefly dive under the water to a depth of up
to approx. 2 m. When this occurs, there is the risk that persons may be injured
and foreign objects may be damaged. Also the SEABOB may be damaged, par-
ticularly if the water is too shallow and the craft hits the bottom.
• Do not use the SEABOB in areas occupied by swimmers or divers. Danger of col-
lision and injury! If crossing such areas is absolutely unavoidable, operate with a
maximum power of 10 % on the water surface.