Watersports Safety Code - Supra Sunsport 20V Owner's Manual

Before you get in the water: Skiing or riding instruction is recommended before use. Instruction will teach general safety guidelines
and proper skiing or riding techniques, which may reduce your risk of injury. For more information on skiing or riding schools, contact
your dealer, Association, or local ski club.
• Know the federal, state and local laws that apply to your area.
• If you are not familiar with a waterway, ask someone who is, to tell you about any hidden dangers or things to avoid
• Whether you plan to be in a watercraft, or skiing/riding behind one it is important you are wearing a properly fitted life jacket (PFD)
approved by your country's agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc.
• Inspect all equipment prior to each use, check bindings, fins, tube, attachment, tow rope and flotation device. Do not use if
damaged.
Watercraft Safety: A knowledgeable and responsible driver is the most important safety device on any watercraft.
• Never operate a watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Only use water ballast and people for additional weight.
• Never exceed the passenger or weight limitations of the watercraft.
• Never allow passengers to hang outside the watercraft or towed device or sit on the gunwales or anywhere outside of the normal
seating area.
• Never allow water to overflow the bow or gunwales of the watercraft.
• Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may; affect the handling of the watercraft.
Carbon Monoxide: The exhaust from the engine on a watercraft contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is a colorless, odorless and
poisonous gas. Excessive exposure to CO can cause severe injury or death.
Follow this advice to avoid injury:
• Never "Platform Drag" by holding onto the boarding platform or be dragged directly behind the watercraft. This is where CO will
be.
• Do not sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform while the engine is running.
• Make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well. An improperly tuned engine produces excessive exhaust and CO.
• If you smell engine exhaust, do not stay in that position.
• Go to the United States Coast Guard's website: www.uscgboating.org for more information on how to help protect yourself and
others from the dangers of CO.
Tow Ropes: Tow ropes come in different lengths and strengths for different activities. Make sure any rope you are using is suited for
skiing or riding and that it is in good condition.
• Never use a rope that is frayed, knotted, unraveling or discolored from use or being left in the sun. If a rope breaks while in use, it
can recoil at the skier/rider being towed or into the watercraft where it might strike passengers. Replace tow ropes with any sign
of damage.
• Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or riders.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with hardware designed for towing. Refer to you watercraft
manual for instructions on proper tow rope attachment.
• Always keep people and tow ropes away from the propeller, even when idling.
• If a tow rope should become entangled in a propeller, shut off the engine, remove the key and put it in your pocket before retrieving
the rope.
Preparing to ski or ride: Always have a person other than the driver 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 the engine off 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 and there is no traffic ahead, take off in a straight line. Adjust the speed according to the signals
given by the skier/rider.
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