Safety information

watch the skier’s hand signals and condi- tion.

1Handgrip

FX SHO

1Handgrip

FX Cruiser SHO

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Your control while pulling a water-skier is affected by the skier’s ability, as well as wa- ter and weather conditions.

When preparing to pull a skier, operate the watercraft at the slowest possible speed

until the watercraft is well away from the skier and slack in the ski rope is taken up. Make sure that the rope is not looped around anything.

After checking that the skier is ready and that there is no traffic or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to raise the skier.

Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is capable of very sharp turns, which could ex- ceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier at least 50 m (150 ft), about twice the dis- tance of a standard ski rope, from any po- tential hazard.

Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis.

Towing heavy or bulky objects other than skiers, such as another boat or watercraft, can cause loss of steering control and cre- ate a hazardous condition. If you must tow another boat in an emergency situation, op- erate slowly and cautiously.

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