Yamaha GP1300R WaveRunner 2008 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 19

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 17.)
According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m
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(20 ft) in length like your watercraft MUST
carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica-
tion, with a capacity of two pounds or more
Safety information
when navigating in waters under USCG ju-
risdiction. In addition, most state and local
boating laws also require that the fire extin-
guisher be approved by the USCG.
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