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14 SAFETY INFORMATION

Operator/Passenger

Awareness

q Never turn handlebar while someone

is nearby rear of watercraft. Keep

away from steering moving parts

(nozzle, side vanes, linkage, etc.).

q Do not start or operate the water-

craft if anyone is seated on the sun

deck, if so equipped, or swim plat-

form, or is nearby in the water. Wa-

ter and/or debris exiting jet thrust

nozzle can cause severe injury.

q The operator and passenger(s)

should be properly seated before

starting or moving the watercraft,

and at all times when watercraft is

in motion. All passenger(s) should

be instructed to use the handholds

or seat straps provided, or in the al-

ternative on a PWC, to hold the

waist of the person in front of them.

q When accelerating on a PWC with a

passenger(s), whether from a com-

plete stop or while underway, always

do so progressively. Fast accelera-

tion may cause your passenger(s) to

loose their balance or grip and fall

rearward off the watercraft. Make

sure that your passenger(s) know of,

or anticipate, any rapid acceleration.

q Keep away from intake grate while

engine is on. Items such as long

hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps

can become entangled in moving

parts resulting in severe injury or

drowning.

q To prevent accidental starting, al-

ways detach the safety lanyard from

the watercraft when swimmers are

boarding or nearby, or during remov-

al of any weeds or debris from the

intake grate.

q It should be remembered that sun,

wind, alcohol, drugs, fatigue and ill-

ness, may impair your judgement

and reaction time.

q On a PWC, never place your feet

and legs in the water to aid turning.

Maneuverabitily of the

Watercraft/Towing

q Do not overload the watercraft or

take on more passengers than des-

ignated for the particular watercraft.

Overloading can affect maneuver-

ability, stability and performance.

q Avoid adding on accessories, or

equipment which may alter your

control of the watercraft.

q The watercraft may be fitted with

tow eyelets which can be used to

attach a ski rope.

q Riding with a passenger(s) or pulling

a tube, skier or wakeboarder makes

the watercraft handle differently

and requires greater skill.

q Always respect the safety and com-

fort of your passenger(s) and per-

son being towed on skis, wake-

board or other water products.

q Always carry an observer when pull-

ing a tube, skier or wakeboarder,

proceed with only as much speed

as required and follow the observ-

er’s instructions. Unless absolutely

necessary, do not make tight, sharp

turns. Keep a safe distance from the

docks, other swimmers, craft or ob-

jects.

q Use a tow rope of sufficient length

and size and make sure it is ade-

quately secured to your watercraft.

While some craft are equipped or

can be fitted with a specially de-

signed towing mechanism avoid in-

stalling a tow pole on a PWC. It can

become a hazard should someone

fall on it.

q Be advised that serious injury can re-

sult if the tow rope becomes slack

during a tight turn or when circling.

The rope could become wrapped

around the neck or limbs of a person

that has fallen in the water.

Don’t forget:

q Ride smart from the start and we all

win!

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