Operator Safety - Polaris RANGER 500 EFI 4X4 2011 Owner's Manual

SAFETY

Operator Safety

WARNING
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and
procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner's manual.
• Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating
procedures described.
• Never allow anyone under age 16 to operate this vehicle and never
allow anyone without a valid driver's license to operate this vehicle.
• Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving
experience with this vehicle.
• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle.
Any passenger must be able to comfortably reach the floor and hand
holds.
• The driver and all passengers must wear helmet, eye protection and
seat belt at all times.
• Always use the cab nets while riding in this vehicle.
• Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the
floorboards of the vehicle during operation.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read
this manual and all product labels.
• To reduce tipover risk, be especially careful when encountering
obstacles and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns.
• This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public roads.
Always avoid paved surfaces.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this
vehicle.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper
for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your
experience.
• Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
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