Yamaha FX High Output WaveRunner 2008 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 17

NEVER operate the watercraft after con-
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suming alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of the
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watercraft, always perform the pre-opera-
tion checks listed on page 55 before operat-
ing the watercraft.
The operator and passengers should al-
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ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting
your feet increases the chances of losing
your balance, or hitting objects outside the
watercraft with your feet. Do not give a ride
to children if their feet cannot reach the floor
of the footwell.
The passengers should hold on firmly, ei-
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ther to the person in front of them or to the
handgrip provided.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
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the operator.
Safety information
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
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safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
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Modifications to your watercraft may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the water-
craft unsafe or illegal for use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left
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wrist and keep it free from the handlebars
so that the engine stops if you, the operator,
fall off. After riding, remove the engine shut-
off cord from the watercraft to avoid acci-
dental starting or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others.
Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
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from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat! You should
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always take the responsibility to watch for
traffic; other boaters may not be watching
for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma-
neuver more quickly than other boaters ex-
pect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
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and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the "Rules of the
Road" and be sure to check behind you be-
fore making a turn. (See "Rules of the
Road" on page 18.)
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