Apparel; Operational Requirements - Yamaha EXCITER Owner's/Operator's Manual

APPAREL

Because of the drowning hazards
associated with water sports, the
operator and passengers must
always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-
approved vest-type personal flotation
device (PFD). Be sure the PFD is
properly fitting and in good condition.
You should consider wearing slip-
resistant deck shoes or water shoes
for more secure footing while boating.
Waterskiers and others engaging in
water sports behind the boat must
wear a wetsuit. A wetsuit can help
protect against strong streams of
water from the jet nozzles or impact
from the water surface. These haz-
ards could cause severe injuries to
certain body orifices (rectum and
vagina).
Depending upon operating condi-
tions, you may consider wearing a
wetsuit while boating. A wet suit can
help protect against hypothermia
(low body temperature) when there
is water spray coming into the boat,
particularly if you are operating in
cold water or air temperature.
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AFETY
You might also consider gloves
designed for water sports to help
protect hands during operation, as
well as while launching and docking
your boat.
You may want to consider eye pro-
tection. Water spray could get in
your eyes in some circumstances
which could affect your vision.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Operating your Jet Boat requires
skills acquired only through practice
over a period of time. Take the time
to learn the basic operating tech-
niques well, before attempting more
difficult maneuvers. Your Jet Boat is
capable of truly exhilarating perfor-
mance. Don't push your boat to the
limits beyond your ability. The opera-
tor should have at least 10 hours of
experience with the boat before any
abrupt acceleration, sharp turns, or
operation at full speed.
NEVER operate the boat after con-
suming alcohol or taking drugs.
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