Polaris SLT780 1996 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 19

GENERAL OPERATING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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Never touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation of
the watercraft. Severe injury or death could result from electrical shock.
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If the watercraft is capsized it
must be uprighted in a clockwise
direction as viewed from the rear in or-
derto avoid major engine damage. Im-
portant: Follow engine draining pro-
cedure found on page 55. Be sure the
lanyard is removed from the engine
stop switch.
Do not give a ride to someone
whose feet cannot reach the
floorboards. Operator and passenger
should keep their feet firmly on the
floorboards while the watercraft is in motion. It is possible to lose your balance, fall
overboard, or possibly injure your feet from objects in the water. The passenger
should face forward and firmly hang onto the operator's waist.
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Never operate the watercraft after sunset or before sunrise. It is NOT
equipped to be ridden in the dark, which makes it unsafe and illegal to oper-
ate.
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Be aware of other watercraft, people swimming, and other obstacles while
operating the watercraft and maintain a safe distance. This is especially im-
portant for an inexperienced operator. A collision can cause severe injury or death.
Never attempt to lift the watercraft without the aid of a trailer and winch or
other heavy lifting device. Severe back injury or other injury could result.
Do not modify this watercraft or any of its components. Modifications to this
machine could create safety hazards and reduce machine reliability as well
as make it unsafe or illegal to operate. Any modifications to this watercraft will void
your warranty.