Special Safety Messages; Reminders Regarding Safe Operation - Sea-doo SAR 2018 Series Operator's Manual

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

Reminders Regarding Safe
Operation
The performance of this watercraft
may significantly exceed that of other
watercraft you may have operated.
Make sure you read and understand
the content of this Operator's Guide
to become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the wa-
tercraft before embarking on your first
trip, or taking on a passenger(s). If you
have not had the opportunity to do so,
practice driving solo in a suitable traf-
fic free area to become accustomed
to the feel and response of each con-
trol. Be fully familiar with all controls
before accelerating above idle speed.
Do not assume that all PWCs handle
identically. Each model differs, often
substantially. This model equipped
with inflatable sponsons has different
turning and handling characteristics.
Always keep in mind that as the throt-
tle lever is returned to the idle position,
less directional control is available. To
turn the watercraft, both steering and
throttle are necessary. Do not release
throttle when trying to steer away from
objects. Your need throttle to steer. If
the engine is shut off, directional con-
trol is lost.
Although most watercraft have no
means of braking, advancement in
technologies now permit us to offer
some models that are equipped with
a braking system called the iBR
tem. Practice braking maneuvers in
a safe traffic-free area to become fa-
miliar with handling under braking and
with stopping distances under various
operating conditions.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Stopping distance will vary de-
pending on initial speed, load,
wind, number of riders and water
conditions. The amount of braking
power commanded by the opera-
tor using the iBR lever (intelligent
Brake and Reverse) will also affect
stopping distance.
When braking, riders must brace them-
selves against the deceleration force
to prevent from moving forward on the
watercraft and losing balance. It is of
the upmost importance to brake slowly
when someone is on a rescue sled.
When operating an iBR equipped wa-
tercraft, be aware that other boats fol-
lowing or operating in close proximity
may not be able to stop as quickly.
When at speed and the brake is first
applied, a plume of water will shoot up
in the air behind the watercraft (except
if a rescue sled is installed) which may
cause the operator of a following wa-
tercraft to momentarily loose sight of
your PWC. It is important to inform the
operator of a watercraft who intends
to follow in a convoy formation, of the
braking and maneuvering capability of
your PWC, what the plume of water
indicates, and that a greater distance
should be maintained between water-
craft.
When actuating the iBR control lever
while the watercraft has some for-
ward speed, the braking mode will
engage and generate a deceleration
proportional to the iBR lever position.
The more you pull in the iBR lever, the
greater the braking force becomes.
Be careful to gradually actuate the iBR
lever to adjust the intensity of the brak-
ing force, and to simultaneously re-
lease the throttle lever.
The brake feature of the iBR system
cannot prevent your PWC from drift-
ing due to current or wind. It has no
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