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Signal Words and Symbols
Used In This Manual
Throughout this manual specific precautions and symbols
identify safety-related information. You will find DANGER, CAUTION,
WARNING, NOTICE and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS symbols which
require special attention. Please read them carefully and follow these
precautions as indicated! They will explain how to avoid hazards that
may endanger you, your passengers, towed participants, and other
boaters. PLEASE REVIEW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION.
Basic Safety Rules
Make sure you understand all of the operating instructions prior
to attempting to operate this boat. Boating-related accidents are
generally caused by the operator's failure to follow basic safety
rules or written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the
operator is completely familiar with the boat and its operation,
follows recommended practices, and is able to recognize and avoid
potentially hazardous situations.
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DANGER indicates a
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a
hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address
practices not related to
physical injury.
Safety instructions (or
equivalent) signs indicate
specific safety-related
instructions or procedures.
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Past accident data shows that most fatalities involve actions
which cause falls or ejections overboard, mishaps with towed persons,
propeller strikes, collisions, and carbon monoxide exposure. Past
accident data shows that most injuries are associated with collisions,
mishaps with towed persons, falls or ejections overboard, being
struck by the propeller, and fires and explosions. These incidents are
mostly caused by operator inattention, operator inexperience, reckless
operation, alcohol/drug use, excessive speed, passenger or towed
person behavior, and violation of navigation rules.
Failure to observe the safety recommendations contained
in this manual may result in severe personal injury or death to
you or to others. Use caution and common sense when operating
your boat. Don't take unnecessary chances! Basic safety rules are
outlined in this section of the manual.
Pre-operation Check List–
Before Leaving the Dock
The operator shall:
•
Check that weather conditions are safe for boating. It is the
driver's responsibility to determine if weather or other factors
have created an unsafe boating environment. Boaters must
continuously be aware of weather conditions. Sudden storms,
wind, water conditions, lightning, etc., can unexpectedly put
boaters in grave danger. Always check the local weather report
before going boating.
•
Check that drain plugs are securely in place.
•
Check bilge pump, horn, lights, blower and other equipment to
verify they are operating properly.
•
Verify that the emergency cutoff switch lanyard is in proper
operating condition and is properly affixed to the driver.
•
Check the operation of the steering system. Verify that the
steering is operational before launching the boat. If the boat is
already in the water, verify proper steering wheel operation at low
speed. Turn the steering wheel full stop in both directions and
Failure to follow these
precautions may result in
severe injury or death to you
and/or others.
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