Polaris Freedom 2002 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual page 31

Operator Safety
If the watercraft has been beached or sitting in shallow water, it will
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be necessary to clear out any sand or small rocks before boarding and
restarting the watercraft. Remove the particles by bouncing the back of
the machine up and down in at least 24" of water.
Starting, turning, and
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accelerating without checking for
other boats and objects in your
path can cause an accident.
Always look behind you and to
each side when starting out and
before making sudden turns.
Always be aware of obstacles,
swimmers and other watercraft
around you. A collision can cause
severe injury or death.
Quick turns or abrupt changes
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in speed can cause a passenger to
lose his/her balance, fall off
and/or become injured. The
operator should alert the
passenger before making sudden
moves.
Routine service and
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adjustments to the watercraft are
critical for the safe operation and
life of the watercraft. Follow the
prescribed maintenance and
service recommendations in this
manual. Have an authorized
Polaris dealer perform the service
work.
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