SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
– Both the operator and observer
shouldmonitorthelocationofthe
tow rope when participating in wa-
tersports. A slack tow rope can be-
come entangled with a person(s) or
objects on the PWC or in the wa-
ter, particularly when making a tight
turn or circling, and cause serious
personal injury.
– Do not tow a person in any water
sport on a short tow rope such that
the person inhales exhaust fumes
in concentration. Inhalation of con-
centrated exhaust fumes, which
contain carbon monoxide, can re-
sult in CO poisoning, personal injury
and death.
– Use a tow rope of sufficient length
and size and make sure it is ad-
equately secured to your water-
craft. While some watercrafts are
equipped or can be fitted with a
specially designed towing mech-
anism, avoid installing a tow pole
on a PWC. It can become a hazard
should someone fall on it.
– Give immediate attention to a per-
son who has fallen. He or she is
vulnerable in the water alone and
may not be seen by other boaters.
– Approachapersoninthewaterfrom
the lee side (opposite the direction
of the wind). Turn off the motor be-
fore coming close to the person.
– Participate in water sports only
in safe areas. Stay away from
other boats, channels, beaches,
restricted areas, swimme
rs, and
heavily traveled waterways and un-
derwater obstructions.
– Turn off engine and anchor the wa-
tercraft before swimm
ing.
–Swimonlyinareasdes
ignated as
safe for swimming. These are usu-
ally marked with a swim area buoy.
Do not swim alone o
ratnight.
F00A2LY
SWIM AREA BUOY
– Do not water ski between sunset
and sunrise. It is illegal in most
states.
– Do not drive the watercraft directly
behind a water skier, tuber or wake-
boarder. At 40 km/h (25 MPH) per
hour, the watercraft will overtake a
person who falls in the water 60 m
(200 ft) in front of your watercraft in
about 5 seconds.
– Shut engine off and remove ignition
keywhenanyoneisinthewater
nearby.
– Stay at least 45 m (150 ft) away
from areas marked by a diver down
float.
Avoid personal injury! Do not allow
anyone near the propulsion system or
intake grate, even when the engine
is off. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing or personal flotation device
straps can become entangled in mov-
ing parts resulting in serious injury or
drowning. In shallow water, shells,
sand, pebbles or other objects coul
d
be drawn up by the jet pump and be
thrown rearward.
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ORMATION
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