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SAFETY
Operator Safety
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 l oss of
control, which could result in serious injury or death.
Riding personal watercraft i s 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
Oper ating any water cr aft while under the influenc e of alcohol or drugs
could result in an accident and lead to severe injury or death.
More than half of all t he people who drown
have consumed alcohol prior to their
accident. Ev en if you’re not intoxicate d, any
amount of alcohol can be a threa t to your
saf ety and the safe ty of others. The equivale nt
of one beer will impair your balanc e , vision,
judgment and reaction time, making you a
potentia l dange r to yourself and others.
Do not opera te any water cr af t while under the
influenc e of alc ohol or drugs.
Vehicle Modifications
Modifications to this machine could create safety hazards and reduce
vehicle reliability as well as make it unsafe or illegal to operate. Do not
modify this watercraft or any of its components. Any m odifications to
the watercraft will void your warranty.
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