Special Safety Messages - BOMBARDIER DS650 Operator's Manual

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY AND
CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
This vehicle handles differently from
other vehicles including motorcycles
and cars. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, even during routine ma-
neuvers 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 this Operator's Guide and all
on-product warning labels careful-
ly and follow the operating proce-
dures described. Watch and pay at-
tention to the Safety Videocassette
before operation.
Never operate this vehicle without
proper instruction. Take a training
course. Beginners should receive
training from a certified instructor.
Contact an authorized Bombardier
ATV dealer to find out about avail-
able training course nearest you or
call the Specialty Vehicle Institute of
America (SVIA) at 1 800 877–2887
or in Canada, the Canada safety
Council (CSC) at 1 (613) 739–1535
ext. 227.
Always follow this age recommen-
dation: A person under 16 years old
should never operate this vehicle.
Never carry a passenger on this ve-
hicle.
Never operate this vehicle on any
paved surfaces,
walks, driveways, parking lots and
streets.
Never operate this vehicle on any
public street, road or highway, even
a dirt or gravel one.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Never take place on this vehicle
without wearing an approved hel-
met 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 be-
fore or while riding this vehicle.
Never operate at excessive speeds.
Always go at a speed that is prop-
er for the terrain, visibility, and op-
erating conditions, and your experi-
ence.
Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or
other stunts.
Always inspect your vehicle each
time you use it to make sure it is
in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and mainte-
nance procedures and schedules
described in this Operator's Guide.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of the vehicle during op-
eration.
Always go slowly and be extra care-
ful when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing
terrain conditions when operating
this vehicle.
Never operate
rough, slippery or loose terrain un-
til you have learned and practiced
the skills necessary to control this
vehicle on such terrain. Always be
especially cautious on these kinds
of terrain.
Always follow proper procedures
for turning as described further in
this Operator's Guide.
turning at low speeds before at-
tempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
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Practice