Polaris Freedom 2002 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 22

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SAFETY
Decals
This decal is located on the dash of your watercraft. The illustration
is provided for shape identification only. The text is found below.
Collisions result in more INJURIES AND DEATHS than any other
type of accident for personal watercraft (PWC).
To Avoid Collisions:
Scan Constantly for people, objects and other watercraft. Be alert
for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of
others.
Operate Defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away
from people, objects, and other watercraft.
S Do not follow directly behind PWCs or other boats.
S Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water.
S Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for oth-
ers to avoid you or understand where you are going.
S Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water.
Take Early Action
other boats do not have brakes.
Do Not Release Throttle When Trying To Steer away from
objects - you need throttle to steer. Always check throttle and
steering controls for proper operation before starting PWC.
Follow navigation rules and state and local laws that apply to
PWCs.
See Owner's Manual for more information.
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to avoid collisions. Remember PWCs and

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