Tige 2015 ASR, Руководство пользователя

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Carbon Monoxide: The exhaust from the engine on
a watercraft contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is a
colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. Excessive exposure
to CO can cause severe injury or death. Follow this advice
to avoid injury.
Never “Platform Drag” by holding onto the boarding
platform or be dragged directly behind the watercraft. This
is where CO will be.
Do not sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform
while the engine is running.
Make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well.
An improperly tuned engine produces excessive exhaust
and CO.
If you smell engine exhaust do not stay in that position.
Go to the United States Coast Guard’s website:
www.uscgboating.org for more information on how to
help protect yourself and others from the dangers of CO.
Tow Ropes: Tow ropes come in different lengths and
strengths for different activities. Make sure any rope you are
using is suited for skiing or riding and that it is in good condition.
Never use a rope that is frayed, knotted, unraveling or
discolored from use or being left in the sun. If a rope breaks
while in use it can recoil at the skier/rider being towed
or into the watercraft where it might strike passengers.
Replace tow ropes with any sign of damage.
Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to
pull skiers or riders.
Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved
fashion with hardware designed for towing. Refer to your
watercraft manual for instructions on proper tow
rope attachment.
BOATING SAFETY
SECTION 2
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Always keep people and tow ropes away from the propeller,
even when idling.
If a tow rope should become entangled in a propeller, shut
off engine, remove the key and put it in your pocket before
retrieving the rope.
Tow ropes should be neatly stowed in the boat when not
in use.
Preparing to ski or ride: It is recommended and in some
states required that you have a person other than the driver
as an observer to look out for the skier/rider. Be sure the
driver is aware of the experience and ability level of the
skier/rider.
The driver, observer and skier/rider need to agree on hand
signals before skiing or riding. Signals should include
READY, STOP, SPEED UP, and SLOW DOWN.
Start the engine only after making sure that no one in the
water is near the propeller.
Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of
the watercraft, or in the water near the watercraft.
Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around
anyone’s hands, arms, legs, or other parts of the body.
Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack until
the tow rope is tight.
When the skier/rider signals READY and there is no traffic
ahead, take off in a straight line. Adjust the speed according
to the signals given by the skier/rider.
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