Supra LAUNCH 21, SUNSPORT 24V, SUNSPORT 22V, LAUNCH LTS, LAUNCH 24SSV General Safety Precautions

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General Safety Precautions

Failure to adhere to these precautions may result in severe injury or death to you and/or others.

-Improper operation is extremely dangerous. Operators must read and understand all operating manuals supplied with the boat before operation.

-Remain seated at all times while boat is in motion.

-Never stand or allow passengers to stand while the boat is moving. You or others may be thrown from the boat.

-Children in the bow of the boat should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

-Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

-On-board equipment must always conform to the governing federal, state, and local regulations.

-Gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting engine, open engine box, check engine compartment for gasoline vapors, and operate blower for at least four minutes. Run blower below cruising speed.

-Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. Inspect system regularly. Examine fuel tanks for leaks or corrosion at least annually.

-Never override or modify the engine safety shut-off switch or engine neutral starting safety switch in any way.

-Never remove or modify components of the fuel system in any way except for maintenance by qualified personnel. Tampering with fuel components may cause a hazardous condition.

-Never allow any type of spark or open flame on board. It may result in fire or explosion.

-It is the owner’s responsibility to check tightness of the Rad-A-Cage Tower bolts BEFORE each use.

-The Rad-A-Cage Tower is designed to pull a single (1) individual. DO NOT climb or sit on the Rad-A-Cage Tower. Rope may loop on inverted tricks. DO NOT sit behind the pulling point of the Rad-A-Cage Tower.

-To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT be on or about the swim platform while engine is running and keep away from rear of boat while engine is running.

-To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT operate engine while anyone is on or about the swim platform or in the water near the boat.

General Safety Precautions (continued)

-The tow bar is not designed for vertical extensions. Any modifications to the tow bar or its mountings may result in damage to the boat and injury to the user.

-Rear storage area is located above the gas tank and is not designed for ballast. Weight limit is 150 lbs. equally distributed.

-The Rad-A-Cage Tower may strike low objects. Check clearance height around docks, shore, overhanging objects, bridges and power lines.

-Do not pull past 45 degrees of the centerline of the boat. Failure to follow this rule could result in the boat capsizing.

-It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure all passengers are seated when boat is underway.

Failure to adhere to these warnings may result in severe injury or death to you and/or others.

-This boat is a high-performance boat and capable of quick and tight turns and changes in direction. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the boat in a manner to ensure the safety of all passengers.

Boaters must continuously be aware of weather conditions.

-Sudden storms, wind, lightning, etc., can unexpectedly put boaters in grave danger. Always check the local weather report before going boating.

It is the driver’s responsibility to determine if weather or other factors have created an unsafe boating environment.

-The driver is solely responsible for the consequences of their actions.

© 2005 Skier’s Choice, Inc.

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