Safety Warning - Sea-doo Sportster 1800 Operator's Manual

SAFETY WARNING

To fully appreciate the pleasures, en-
joyment and excitement of boating
there are some basic rules that MUST
be observed and followed by any boat-
er. Some rules may be new to you
while others may be common sense
or obvious, irrespective, we ask that
you please take a few minutes of your
time to read these safety instructions
completely before you operate your
boat. Failure to follow this safety in-
formation and safe boating rules
could result in injury, including the
possibility of death to you, your
passenger(s), or other water users.
Information in this guide is limited. It is
strongly recommended that you ob-
tain further boating information from
the local Coast Guard or Power Squad-
ron. We further recommend you take
a safe boating course. Check local and
federal boating laws applicable to the
waterways where you intend to use
the boat. Learn the local rules of the
road.
Become completely familiar with the
controls and operation of the boat be-
fore taking on a passenger(s) or em-
barking on a trip. If you have not had
the opportunity to do so with your
dealer, practice driving solo in a suit-
able area and feel the response of
each control. Start, accelerate then
stop using one then both engines. Be
fully familiar with all controls before
fully pushing the throttles.
The performance of this jet boat may
significantly exceed that of other jet
boats you may have operated. There-
fore, use of this jet boat by a novice or
inexperienced operator is not recom-
mended.
Observe and follow all on-product
warning labels and the content of this
guide.
An operator and passenger(s) should
wear suitable eye and body protection
as well as deck shoes or booties.
Coast Guard approved personal flota-
tion devices (PFD) should be worn by
all aboard.
Operation of this boat by a minor or
disabled person is NOT recommend-
ed.
Do not operate the boat after consum-
ing alcohol or drugs.
Store or tie-down any loose articles or
necessary boating equipment before
operating the boat.
Always perform the pre-operation
checks as specified in this guide. This
includes:
– Attaching the safety lanyard to your
PFD or to your wrist using an appro-
priate wrist-band.
– Verification of throttle levers, shifter
and steering movement.
– Verification of start/stop button op-
eration.
– Oil and fuel levels.
– Use of blower.
– Adequate water depth.
– Functional navigation lights.
– Required boating equipment. (Know
how to use each).
The operator and passenger(s) must
be properly seated in their designated
seats before starting or moving the
boat. Do not permit a passenger to
use the sun seat except in calm wa-
ters and at very low speeds. Never al-
low anyone to sit on the sun deck or
boarding platform while the boat is op-
erational. Allow no one to jump into
the boat at anytime, or move during
boat operation. The risk of an acciden-
tal fall or slip is always present.
Ensure operator all-round visibility is
unrestricted.
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