Special Safety Messages - BOMBARDIER outlander max 800 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 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 warning labels carefully and follow the oper-
ating procedures described. Watch and pay attention to the Safety Videocassette before
operation.
Never operate this vehicle without proper instruction. Take a training course offered by BRP.
All operator should receive training from a certified instructor. See your authorized
Bombardier ATV dealer for more informations.
Always follow this age recommendation: A person under 16 years old should never operate
this vehicle.
Never carry more than one passenger on this vehicle. This passenger should be 12 years
old or more and must be capable of keeping his feet on the footrests and his hands on grab
handles at all times when seated.
Passenger must be seated on the designated passenger's seat and hold on to the grab
handles at all times. Do not allow passenger to sit anywhere else.
Never operate the vehicle without the passenger's seat or the storage box properly installed.
Never carry passenger on this vehicle if the storage box is installed (in place of rear seat).
The vehicle handling, stability and braking distance may be affected when riding with a pas-
senger. Safely reduce speed when riding with a passenger. Allow greater distance for braking.
Never operate this vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, 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. The
operator and the passenger should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves,
boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. The passenger should have an approved
helmet including a rigid chin guard.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while riding this vehicle.
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 each time you 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.
The operator and the passenger must always keep both hands on the handlebars or grab
handles and both feet on the footpegs of the vehicle during operation.
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