Safety Measures; General; Operation - Sea-doo ISLANDIA Operator's Manual

SAFETY MEASURES

General

To fully appreciate the pleasures,
enjoyment and excitement of boat-
ing there are some basic rules that
should be observed and followed by
any boater. Some rules may be new
to you or covered in the PWC/Sport
boat Safety Handbook and Safety
Video, others may be common
sense or obvious... irrespective, we
ask that you please take a few min-
utes of your time to completely read
these safety instructions before
you operate your craft. Failure to fol-
low this safety information and safe
boating rules could result in injury,
including the possibility of death to
you, your passenger(s), or other wa-
ter users.
Become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the
craft before embarking on your first
trip or taking on a passenger(s). If
you have not had the opportunity to
do so with your dealer, practice driv-
ing solo in a suitable area and feel
the response of each control. Be ful-
ly familiar with all controls before
applying the throttle above idle
speed. As the operator, you are in
control and are responsible for the
craft's safe operation.

Operation

Always perform the pre-operation
checks as specified in this guide.
Always keep in mind that directional
control is reduced with decreasing
speed and lost when engine is off.
To turn the craft, both steering and
throttle are necessary.
Like any other boats, this craft has
no brake. Stopping distance will vary
depending on initial speed, load,
wind, and water conditions. Practice
stopping and docking in a safe, traf-
fic free area to have an idea of how
long it will take to stop the craft un-
der varying conditions. Do not re-
lease throttle when trying to steer
away from objects. You need throt-
tle to steer. Do not use the craft's
reverse, if so equipped, to stop.
Ensure that all passengers know
how to swim and how to reboard
the craft from the water.
The operator and passenger(s)
should be properly seated and
wearing an approved PFD before
starting or moving the craft and at
all times when craft is in motion.
Do not start or operate the craft if a
person(s) is seated on the sun deck
or swim platform, or are nearby in
the water.
The craft's jet thrust can cause inju-
ry. Always accelerate slowly.
To prevent accidental starting or un-
authorized use, always detach the
safety lanyard from the craft espe-
cially when swimmers are boarding
or nearby, or during removal of any
weeds or debris from the intake grate.
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