SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
PWCs are not designed for night-time
operation.
Certain PWC models are equipped
with an intelligent suspension. Al-
though the system absorbs part of
the vertical forces and therefore re-
duces the impact force to the body,
it cannot eliminate it completely. To
prevent you and your passenger(s)
from being bounced and eventually be
ejected from the watercraft, reduce
your speed.
Before Getting Underway
For safety reasons and proper care, al-
ways perform the pre-ride inspection
as specified in your Operators Guide
before operating your watercraft.
Do not exceed the payload or pas-
senger capacities for your watercraft,
which are listed on the capacity plate
of the watercraft and in the
SPECIFI-
CATIONS
section of this guide. Over-
loading can affect maneuverability,
stability and performance. Also, heavy
seas reduce capacity. A payload or per-
son capacity plate is not an excuse for
failure to use common sense or good
judgment.
Regularly inspect the PWC, hull, en-
gine, safety equipment, and all other
boating gear and keep them in safe op-
erating condition.
Be sure you have the minimum re-
quired safety equipment, PFDs and
any additional gear needed for your
cruise.
Check that all lifesaving equipment, in-
cluding fire extinguisher, are in safe
op-
erating condition and easily accessible.
Show all passengers where this equip-
ment is stored on the PWC, and make
sure they know how to use it.
Keep an eye on the weather. Check l
o-
cal weather broadcasts before depar-
ture. Be alert to changing conditions.
Keep accurate and up-to-date charts of
the boating area on board. Before get-
ting underway, check water conditions
in the planned boating area.
Ensure there is enough fuel on board
for the planned trip. Always verify fuel
level before use and during the ride.
Apply the principle of 1/3 of the fuel
to reach your destination, 1/3 to re-
turn, and keep 1/3 in reserve. Allow
for changes due to adverse weather or
other delays.
Operator and Passenger Awareness
Read and understand all safety labels
on the Sea-Doo PWC, the Operators
Guide, all other safety documents, and
watch the
SAFETY DVD
before operat-
ing the PWC.
Respect applicable laws. Check local
and federal boating laws applicable
to the waterways where you intend
to use your watercraft. Learn the lo-
cal navigation rules. Know and under-
stand the applicable navigation system
(suchasbuoysandsigns).
Remember that sun, wind, fatigue or
illness may impair your judgement and
reaction time.
Operation of this PWC by a person un-
der 16 years of age, or a person with a
disability that impairs vision, reaction
time, judgment, or operation of the
controls is NOT recommended.
Always properly use the tether cord
when operating the watercraft and en-
sure that all passengers are familiar
with its use.
Ensure that any operator and all pas-
sengers know how to swim and how
to re-board the PWC from the water.
Boarding in deep water can be stren-
uous. Practice in chest-deep water
before operating or embarking yo
ur
watercraft in deep water. If a passen-
ger does not know how to swim, en-
sure that passenger wears a PFD
at all
times and take extra precautions when
boating.
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SAFETY INF
ORMATION
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