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• If a tow rope should become entangled in a propeller, shut off the engine,
remove the key and secure it in a safe location before retrieving the rope.
• Tow ropes should be neatly stowed in the boat when not in use.
Preparing to ski or ride: Always have a person other than the driver act as an
observer to look out for the skier/rider.
• Be sure the driver is aware of the experience and ability level of the skier/rider.
• The driver, observer and skier/rider need to agree on hand signals before skiing
or riding. Signals should include READY, STOP, SPEED UP and SLOW DOWN.
• Start the engine only after making sure that no one in the water is near the
propeller.
• Turn off the engine when people are getting into or out of the watercraft,
or in the water near the watercraft.
• Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around anyone's hands, arms,
legs or other parts of the body.
• Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is tight.
• When the skier/rider signals READY (Hit It) and there is no traffic ahead, take
off in a straight line. Adjust the speed according to the signals given by the
skier/rider.
Skiing or riding: The watercraft and skier/rider should always maintain a
sufficient distance from obstacles so a skier/rider falling or coasting and/or
watercraft will not encounter any obstacle.
• Do not use in shallow water or near shore, docks, pilings, swimmers, other
watercraft or any other obstacles.
• Use only on water.
• Never attempt land or dock starts or stops. This will increase your risk of injury
or death.
• Always wear a properly fitted life jacket approved by your country’s agency,
USCG Type III, ISO, etc. Consider investing in specialized ski clothing and a
competition life jacket for added safety.
• The faster you ski or ride, the greater your risk of injury. The skier/rider should
be towed at an appropriate speed for his or her ability level.
• Never make sharp turns that may cause a slingshot effect on the skier/rider’s
speed.
Fallen skier or rider: Falling during water sports is commonplace and injuries
from a variety of causes can occur.
• If the skier/rider does not immediately indicate that they are "OK", assume that
they need assistance.
• Circle a fallen skier/rider slowly to return the tow rope handle or pick up the
fallen skier/rider.
• Turn off the engine when near a fallen skier/rider.
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