Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Operator Awareness, Operator Fitness, Boating Under the Influence

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Operator Awareness

A collision can cause severe injury or death. Always be aware of other watercraft, swimmers and other obstacles while operating the watercraft. Always maintain a safe distance, especially if you’re an inexperienced operator. Do not exceed idle speed if any person is within 50 feet (15 m) of the rear of the watercraft.

Operator Fitness

Safe operation of this rider-active craft requires good judgement and physical skills. Persons with cognitive or physical disabilities who operate this vehicle have an increased risk of overturns and loss of control, which could result in serious injury or death.

Riding personal watercraft is strenuous. All riders should be in good physical condition. Pregnant women should consult their physicians before riding any watercraft.

Reboarding the watercraft in deep water can also be strenuous. Operators and passengers should be physically fit enough to reboard the watercraft in deep water. Practice boarding in chest-deep water to be sure you are physically able to reboard if the need arises.

Boating Under the Influence

Operating any watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs could result in an accident and lead to severe injury or death.

More than half of all the people who drown have consumed alcohol prior to their accident. Even if you’re not intoxicated, any amount of alcohol can be a threat to your safety and the safety of others. The equivalent of one beer will impair your balance, vision,

judgment and reaction time, making you a potential danger to yourself and others.

Do not operate any watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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