Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 16

GENERAL OPERATING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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Do not use the watercraft unless it has an
approved fire extinguisher on board. This is
a federal regulation. Know how to quickly reach
your fire extinguisher quickly in case of fire, and
know how to use it before you go out on the water,
If you have any doubts about your ability to extin-
guish the fire, swim away from the craft as quickly
as possible. Immediately seek help from other
boats or those ashore.
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Be aware of severe weather conditions. Ob-
serve weather forecasts and conditions be-
fore venturing out. Do not operate the watercraft
when visibility is poor. Operation of the watercraft
in bad weather can result in severe injury or death
due to exposure (hypothermia) or accidents due to
rough water conditions and poor visibility.
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Be aware of the danger of hypothermia (sub-normal body temperature)
which can result in severe injury or death in a very short time. Hypothermia
can begin in water as warm as 80°F (27°C). Ride with another watercraft when go-
ing into remote areas or large areas of open water. Take along a flare gun when
going into remote areas to signal for help if necessary.
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Re-boarding the watercraft in deep water can be strenuous. Practice board-
ing in chest-deep water to be sure you are physically able to re-board.
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The stream of water pro-
duced by the jet pump, and
falling into the water at high speed
can cause severe personal injury,
especially to body orifices (eyes,
mouth, ears, rectum, etc). Normal
swimming attire may not provide
adequate protection. The jet pump
output is especially dangerous if a
passenger falls to the rear from a
moving watercraft; and to persons behind a moving watercraft. If a passenger falls
from the watercraft, release the throttle immediately to avoid injury. Do not exceed
idle speed if any person is within 50 feet (1 5 m) of the rear of the watercraft.