Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 11

IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF OMPORTANT
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Inserting your hand or any object into the pump intake or outlet nozzle while the
engine is running can cause severe injury.
Do not operate vehicle with inlet grate or ride plate removed.
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Before checking the pump for debris: Stop the engine, remove the lanyard from
the engine stop switch, and disconnect battery cables to prevent serious injury
due to accidental starter engagement.
Boating laws and navigation rules are for the safety of everyone sharing the wa-
terways. Know and observe all local, state and federal boating regulations.
Towing can cause loss of steering control and create a hazardous condition.
Never tow other watercraft, skiers, or objects behind this watercraft.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this watercraft.
Boarding in deep water can be strenuous. Practice in chest-deep water before
operating watercraft in deep water.
Operation in severe weather conditions can cause severe injury or death. Ob-
serve weather forecasts and conditions.
Ride with another watercraft when going into remote areas or large areas of open
water. Use extra caution when riding in unfamiliar areas. Collision with underwa-
ter obstacles can cause severe injury or death.
Jumping Hazard: Do not jump wakes from other boats or operate this watercraft
in a manner that will limit the visibility or reaction time to avoid obstacles or other
oncoming watercraft. Do not attempt to jump ramps or other obstacles in the wa-
ter.
Overloading this watercraft will significantly reduce stability and control and
could result in an accident. Never allow more than three persons [500 Ibs. (227
kg.) Max. weight] to ride at the same time.
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Riders of personal watercraft can fall into the water and experience exposure.
Never travel farther from shore than you can swim.
Collisions with other watercraft or obstacles could cause severe injury or death.
Consequently, always maintain a safe distance from other watercraft or ob-
stacles.
Starting, turning, and accelerating without checking for other boats and objects
in your path can cause an accident.
Quick turns or acceleration can cause operator andlor passenger to lose bal-
ance and be injured.
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Service and adjustments are critical. For the safe operation of this watercraft
have a qualified dealer perform these operations.