Special Safety Messages - BOMBARDIER 1999 Traxter Operator's Manual

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE
HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other
vehicles including motorcycles and
cars. A collision or rollover can occur
quickly, even during routine maneu-
vers such as turning and driving on
hills or over obstacles, if you fail to
take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can re-
sult if you do not follow these instruc-
tions:
• Read the Operator's Guide , the
Safety Handbook and all labels care-
fully and follow the operating proce-
dures described.
• Never operate an ATV without proper
instruction. Take a training course.
Beginners should receive training
from a certified instructor. Contact an
authorized ATV dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you or call the Specialty Vehicle Insti-
tute of America (SVIA) at 1-800-887-
2887 or in Canada, the Canada Safety
Council (CSC) at 1-613-739-1535 ext
227.
• Always follow this age recommen-
dation: A child under 16 years old
should never operate this ATV.
• Never carry a passenger on an ATV.
• Never operate an ATV on any paved
surfaces, including sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots and streets.
• Never operate an ATV on any public
street, road or highway, even a dirt
or gravel one.
• Never operate an ATV without
wearing an approved helmet that
fits properly. You should also wear
eye protection (goggles or face
shield), gloves, boots, long sleeved
shirt or jacket, and long pants.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs
before or while operating this ATV.
• Never operate at excessive speeds.
Always go at a speed that is proper
for the terrain, visibility, and operat-
ing conditions, and your experi-
ence.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or
other stunts.
• Always inspect your ATV each time
you use it to make sure it is in safe
operating condition. Always follow
the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules de-
scribed in the Operator's Guide and
the Safety Handbook .
• Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the
footpegs of the ATV during opera-
tion.
• Always go slowly and be extra care-
ful when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing
terrain conditions when operating
the ATV.
• Never operate
rough, slippery or loose terrain until
you have learned and practiced the
skills necessary to control the ATV
on such terrain. Always be especial-
ly cautious on these kinds of terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures
for turning as described in the Oper-
ator's Guide and the Safety Hand-
book . Practice turning at low speeds
before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive
speed.
• Never operate the ATV on hills too
steep for the ATV or for your abili-
ties. Practice on smaller hills before
attempting larger hills.
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