SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
shouldbeinstructedtousethehand-
holds provided, or to hold on to the
waist of the person in front of them.
Eachpassengermustbeabletosimul-
taneously place both feet firmly flat
against each footwell when properly
seated.
When braking, ridersmustbracethem-
selves against the deceleration force
to prevent from moving forward on the
watercraft and losing balance.
WhenacceleratingonaPWCwitha
passenger(s), whether from a com-
plete stop or while underway, always
do so progressively. Fast acceleration
may cause your passenger(s) to loose
their balance and fall rearward off the
watercraft. Make sure that your pas-
senger(s)areaware of or can anticipate
any rapid acceleration.
Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as a
result of falling into water or being near
a jet thrust nozzle. Consequently, the
wearingofawetsuitbottomishighly
recommended.
Keep away from the intake grate while
the engine is running. Items such
as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD
straps can become entangled in mov-
ing parts.
If the throttle lever is depressed while
braking, the iBR system will disable the
throttle command by the user. When
releasing the iBR lever while the throt-
tle lever is still depressed, the throt-
tle command will regain control and
generate an acceleration after a short
delay. Release throttle lever if acceler-
ation is not needed.
Before reboarding, make sure engine
is off and the tether cord is remove
d
from the engine cut-off switch.
To prevent accidental startin
g, always
remove the tether cord from the en-
gine cut-off switch when swimmers
are boarding, nearby, or dur
ing removal
of any weeds or debris from the intake
grate.
On a PWC, never place your feet and
legs in the water to aid turning.
Operation by Minors
Minors should always be supervised
by an adult whenever operating a wa-
tercraft. Laws regarding the minimum
age and licensing requirements of mi-
nors may vary from one jurisdiction to
another. Be sure to contact the local
boating authorities for information re-
garding the legal operation of a PWC in
the intended jurisdiction of use. BRP
recommends a minimum operator age
of 16 years old.
Drugs and Alcohol
NeverrideyourPWCafterconsuming
alcohol or drugs. Like driving a car, driv-
ing a watercraft requires the operator
to be sober, attentive and alert. Op-
erating a watercraft while intoxicated
or under the influence of drugs is not
only dangerous, but it is also a Federal
offense carrying a significant penalty.
These laws are vigorously enforced.
The use of drugs and alcohol, singly
or in combination, decreases reaction
time, impedes judgment, impairs vi-
sion, and inhibits your ability to safely
operate a watercraft.
WARNING
Alcohol consumption and boat-
ing do not mix! Operating after
consuming alcohol or drugs en-
dangers the lives of your passen-
gers, other boaters, and yourself.
Federal laws prohibit operating a
watercraft after consuming alco-
hol or drugs.
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