Safety Considerations - Yamaha YDRE Owner's Manual

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Like all machines, PTVs can cause
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injury if improperly used or
maintained.
Experience has shown that PTVs
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are safe when operated in
accordance with the safety warnings
affixed to every PTV.
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DRIVER
QUALIFICATIONS
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Allow only authorized people to
operate PTV. It is recommended that
only people who possess a valid
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motor vehicle driver's license be
allowed to operate PTV.
Do Not Operate PTVs When Under
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The Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
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Do not operate PTVs when under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Death or serious personal injury
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can result from failing to comply
with the warning instructions in
this manual.
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HAZARD PREVENTION
Drivers should be mindful of road
hazards, and avoid dangerous
situations that may include the
following:
Steep Grades – Where steep
grades exist, restrict PTV to
designated roadway or path, and
descend slowly with foot on the
brake.
Descend steep grades slowly with
foot on brake. Death or serious
personal injury can result from
failing to comply with the warning
instructions in this manual.
Sharp Turns, Blind Corners and
Bridge Approaches – Adhere to all
warning signs and take proper
precautions to avoid the hazard.
Wet Areas – Wet grass may cause
a PTV to lose traction and may
affect stability. Vehicle operators
should reduce speed in wet areas or
during periods of inclement weather.
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