Foreword; Hazard Statements - BOMBARDIER SeaDoo Speedster 200 Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

This Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
or passenger of this sport boat with
the various sport boat controls, main-
tenance and safe riding instructions. It
is indispensable for the proper use of
the product, and should be kept in a
waterproof bag in the sport boat at all
times. Make sure you read and under-
stand the content of this document.
For any questions pertaining to the
warranty and its application, please
consult an authorized Sea-Doo sport
boat dealer.

Hazard Statements

As you read your Owners Manual and
this supplement, please note the haz-
ard warnings which alert you to safety
precautions related to unsafe condi-
tions or operating procedures.
This guide uses the following symbols
to emphasize particular information.
The safety alert symbol is recognized
around the world. In this manual, it
means read this information carefully!
Be sure you understand the conse-
quences of a hazard and how to avoid
them. Failure to follow the recommen-
dations in a hazard communication
statement may result in property dam-
age, personal injury, or death.
People often refer to a hazard state-
ment as a warning in a general sense.
This manual uses three kinds of
"warnings" depending on the likely ef-
fect of a hazard (minor injury, severe
injury, death).
WARNING
Identifies a potentially or immi-
nently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, COULD result in se-
rious personal injuries including
the possibility of death or substan-
tial property damage.
CAUTION: This signal word indicates
a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate personal injury or
property damage. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary infor-
mation needed to fully complete an in-
struction relating to equipment opera-
tion and/or maintenance procedures.
Although the mere reading of such in-
formation does not eliminate the haz-
ard, the understanding and application
of the information will promote correct
and safe use of the sport boat.
The warnings in this supplement do
not and cannot address every conceiv-
able situation. Always use common
sense! If a procedure, method, tool, or
part is not specifically recommended,
you must satisfy yourself that it is safe
for you and others and that your boat
will not be damaged or made unsafe
as a result of your decision.
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