General Operating And Safety Information - Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

GENERAL OPERATING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
The operator and passenger
must wear a U.S. Coast Guard
approved personal flotation device
(PFD) at all times because of the
drowning hazards associated with
boating. Polaris recommends a vest-
type PFD (type 1, 2, or
3).
The seat of
the watercraft IS NOT a flotation de-
vice.
A helmet may provide increased per-
sonal injury protection, in some situa-
tions. A helmet may not provide ade-
quate protection against all
foreseeable impacts and may aggra-
vate some injuries.
It is also recommended that all riders of
the watercraft wear additional personal
protection including deck shoes and a
wetldry suit. These items will protect
riders from exposure and potential hazards in the water such as debris and hidden
objects. Eye protection (goggles) should be worn at all times because water spray
can interfere with vision.
Vest-Type Personal
Flotation Device
Foot Protection
w
Before starting the watercraft the
operator must always attach the
lanyard cord to hislher left wrist or PFD
ensuring it's snug. This will immediate-
ly stop the engine if the operator falls
off. Be sure the lanyard is free and not
wrapped around the handlebars or
controls. When the watercraft is not in
service be sure to disconnect the lan-
yard from the engine stop switch. This
will prevent accidental starting of the
watercraft.
a
The Polaris SLT780 watercraft is
designed to carry one operator
and one or two passengers. Overload-
ing the watercraft significantly reduces
watercraft stability and control which
could result in an accident. When two
or three people are riding, the water-
craft handles differently, which means
that the operator must have enough
prior riding practice to handle the water-
craft with passengers aboard.
Maximum watercraft load capacity is 500 Ibs. (227 kg).