7
3. SAFETY INFORMATION
3.1 BOATING SAFETY
Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent
risks involved in this paddlesport activity and agree to follow all
instructions and items marked WARNING, CAUTION & NOTICE
carefully before using this kayak.
PLEASE READ CAUTION STATEMENT CAREFULLY.
CAUTION
!
SAFETY WARNING
PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY
DEMANDING. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT MUST UNDERSTAND
THAT PARTlCIPATlON IN PADDLESPORTS COULD INVOLVE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. YOU SHOULD OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVICE WHENEVER USING THIS PRODUCT.
SEEK INSTRUCTIONS ON PADDLESPORTS RELEVANT TO THIS TYPE OF
KAYAK.
CARRY FIRST AID AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO
USE IT.
ALWAYS WEAR A NATIONALLY APPROVED PERSONAL FLOATATION
DEVICE (BUOYANCY AID).
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHERE APPROPRIATE.
ENSURE YOU DRESS APPROPRIATELY IN ANTICIPATION FOR ALL
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE.
NEVER PADDLE ALONE.
BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS. TIDAL CHANGES,
DANGEROUS CURRENTS, WEATHER CHANGES AND STRONG
OFFSHORE WINDS.
BE AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, SCOUT OR PORTAGE WHERE
APPROPRIATE.
BE CAREFUL YOU DO NOT OVERESTIMATE YOUR STRENGTH,
ENDURANCE OR SKILL
DO NOT USE THIS KAYAK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL.
USE MANUFACTURERS APPROVED ACCESSORIES ONLY. APPROVED
MATERIALS ONLY. DO NOT IMPAIR ENTRY OR EXIT ACCESS.
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t