Safety information

The operator and passengers should al- ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot- well when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases the chances of losing your balance, or hitting objects outside the watercraft with your feet. Do not give a ride to children if their feet cannot reach the floor of the footwell.

The passengers should hold on firmly, ei- ther to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided.

Never allow a passenger to ride in front of the operator.

Always consult your doctor on whether it is safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are pregnant or in poor health.

Do not attempt to modify this watercraft. Modifications to your watercraft may reduce safety and reliability, and render the water- craft unsafe or illegal for use.

Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist and keep it free from the han- dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the operator, fall off. After riding, remove the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-

tercraft to avoid accidental starting or unauthorized use by children or others.

Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit some- one in the water.

Avoid being hit by another boat. You should always take the responsibility to watch for traffic; other boaters may not be watching for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma- neuver more quickly than other boaters ex- pect, 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 be- fore making a turn. (See “Rules of the Road” on page 18.)

According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m (20 ft) in length like your watercraft must carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica- tion, with a capacity of two pounds or more when navigating in waters under USCG ju- risdiction. In addition, most state and local

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