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Operator Safety
Be aware of severe weather conditions. Observe weather forecasts
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and conditions before 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.
Be aware of the danger of hypothermia (sub-normal body
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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 going into remote areas or large areas of
open water. Take along a flare gun when going into remote areas to4
signal for help if necessary.
Re-boarding the watercraft in deep water can be strenuous. Practice
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boarding in chest-deep water to be sure you are physically able to
re-board.
The stream of water
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produced 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.
All riders must wear a wet suit
bottom or clothing that
provides equivalent 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 (15 m) of the rear of
the watercraft.
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