Safety information
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Operational requirements
The operator and all passengers must wear
a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved per-
sonal flotation device (PFD).
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PFD
Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your boat. Re-
straining straps for eyewear are made
which are designed to float should your
eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear is recommended.
Never operate the boat after consuming al-
cohol or taking drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the boat, always perform the pre-operation
checks listed on page 86 before operating
the boat.
Passengers must always sit in a designat-
ed seating area, place feet on the deck,
and hold on to the handgrips when the
boat is in motion.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride in this boat if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this boat.
Modifications to your boat may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the boat
unsafe or illegal to use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
the PFD and keep it free from the steering
wheel or other controls so that the engine
stops if the operator accidentally leaves the
helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) could result in a runaway
boat if the operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) and the main switch key to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
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Engine shut-off switch
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Engine shut-off cord
(lanyard)
Scan constantly for swimmers and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers are
hard to see and you could accidentally hit
someone in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take responsibility to watch
for traffic; other boaters may not be watch-
ing for you. If they do not see you, or you
maneuver more quickly than other boaters
expect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of
the road”, and be sure to check behind you
before making a turn. (See “Rules of the
road” on page 20.)
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