Safety; Eye Protection - Polaris 2016 RANGER EV Li-Ion Owner's Manual

SAFETY

Safe Riding Gear
The driver and all passengers must wear helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants,
over-the-ankle boots and seat belt at all times. Protective gear reduces the chance of injury.
Helmet
Wearing a helmet can prevent a severe head injury. Whenever riding this
POLARIS vehicle, always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds
established safety standards.
E
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Approved helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) label.
051039
Approved helmets in Europe, Asia and Oceania bear the ECE 22.05 label.
0006.31
The ECE mark consists of a circle surrounding the letter E, followed by the
distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval. The
approval number and serial number will also be displayed on the label.

Eye Protection

Do not depend on eyeglasses or sunglasses for Helmet
eye protection. Whenever riding this POLARIS
vehicle, always wear shatterproof goggles or use
Eye Protection
a shatterproof helmet face shield. POLARIS
recommends wearing approved Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) bearing markings
such as VESC 8, V-8, Z87.1, or CE. Make sure
protective eye wear is kept clean.
Gloves
Wear gloves for comfort and for protection from
Long
sun, cold weather and other elements.
Sleeves
Boots
Wear sturdy over-the-ankle boots for support and
protection. Never ride a POLARIS vehicle with
bare feet or sandals.
Gloves
Clothing
Wear long sleeves and long pants to protect arms
and legs.
Long Pants
Rider Comfort
Under certain operating conditions, heat
generated by the engine and exhaust system can
Over-the-Ankle
elevate temperatures in the driver and passenger
Boots
cab area. The condition occurs most frequently
when a vehicle is being operated in high ambient
temperatures at low speeds and/or high load
conditions for an extended period of time. The
use of certain windshield, roof and/or cab
systems may contribute to this condition by
restricting airflow. Any discomfort due to heat
buildup in this area can be minimized by wearing
proper riding apparel and by varying speeds to
increase airflow.
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