Safety Information - Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Owner's Manual

raffic conditions. cle accidents are the result of head in-
efore turning or juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
Make sure that single most critical factor in the preven-
can see you. tion or reduction of head injuries.
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e operator and Always wear an approved helmet.
ortant for proper G Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
hould keep both could contribute to an impairment
handlebar and of vision that could delay seeing a
e operator foot- hazard.
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eration to main- The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
e motorcycle. trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in
should always preventing or reducing abrasions
perator, the seat or lacerations.
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ar, if equipped, Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
and keep both otherwise they could catch on the
enger footrests. control levers, footrests, or wheels
assenger unless and cause injury or an accident.
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rmly place both Always wear protective clothing
enger footrests. that covers your legs, ankles, and
the influence of feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
ugs. tem become very hot during or af-
s designed for ter operation and can cause burns.
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It is not suitable A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
s from motorcy- All engine exhaust contains carbon

SAFETY INFORMATION

monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
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Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
Do not run engine outdoors where
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