Special Safety Messages - Can-Am DS 90 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. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills
or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:
– Read this Operator's Guide and all on-product safety labels carefully and follow
the operating procedures described. Watch and pay attention to the
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before operation.
– Always follow this age recommendation: DS 70 vehicle should be used by chil-
dren age 6 or older under adult supervision, or by an operator age 16 or older.
– Always follow this age recommendation: DS 90 and DS 90 X vehicles should be
used by children age 10 or older under adult supervision, or by an operator age
16 or older.
– Also, never allow continued use of an ATV by a child if he does not have the abil-
ities to operate it safely, regardless of age.
– Never carry a passenger on this vehicle.
– Never operate this vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, drive-
ways, parking lots and streets.
– Never operate this vehicle on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or
gravel one.
– Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet that fits
properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or visor), gloves, boots,
long sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
– Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They slow reaction time and
impair judgement.
– Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
– Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
– Always inspect your vehicle every time prior to use it to make sure it is in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures
and schedules described in this Operator's Guide.
– Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footpegs of the
vehicle during operation.
– Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Al-
ways be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle.
– Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until 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 Opera-
tor's Guide. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
– Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
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