Safety Warning - Sea-doo GS 5626 Operator's Manual

SAFETY WARNING

To fully appreciate the pleasures, en-
joyment and excitement of boating
there are some basic rules that MUST
be observed and followed by any boat-
er. Some rules may be new to you
while others may be common sense
or obvious, irrespective, we ask that
you please take a few minutes of your
time to read these safety instructions
completely before you operate your
craft. Failure to follow this safety infor-
mation and safe boating rules could
result in injury, including the possibility
of death to you, your passenger(s), or
other water users.
Information in this Guide is limited. It
is strongly recommended that you ob-
tain further boating information from
the local Coast Guard or Power Squad-
ron. We further recommend you take
a boating safety course. Check local
and federal boating laws applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the craft. Learn the local rules of
the road.
Become completely familiar with the
controls and operation of the craft be-
fore taking on a passenger(s) or em-
barking on a trip. If you have not had
the opportunity to do so with your
dealer, practice driving solo in a suit-
able area and feel the response of
each control. Be fully familiar with all
controls before fully advancing the
throttle.
The performance of this craft may sig-
nificantly exceed that of other craft
you may have operated. Therefore,
use of this craft by a novice or inexpe-
rienced operator is not recommended.
Observe and follow all on-product
warning labels and the content of this
Guide.
Always use spark plug cable ground-
ing device when removing spark
plugs.
Operator and passenger(s) should
wear suitable body protection, as well
as deck shoes or booties. Long hair or
loose clothes should be securely at-
tached to prevent snagging in the wa-
ter intake.
Coast Guard approved personal flota-
tion devices (PFD) must be worn
when riding the watercraft.
Operation of this craft by a minor or
disabled person is NOT recommend-
ed.
Do not operate the craft after consum-
ing alcohol or drugs.
Always perform the pre-operation
checks as specified in this Guide. This
includes:
– Attaching the safety lanyard.
– Verification of throttle lever and
steering movement.
– Verification of start/stop button op-
eration.
– Oil and fuel levels.
– Adequate water depth.
– Required boating equipment. (Know
how to use each).
The operator and passenger(s) must
be properly seated before starting or
moving the craft.
Wave or wake jumping can be danger-
ous and in many regions illegal.
Most boating accidents result from
the failure of the operator to keep a
lookout for other water users or other
potential hazards. Keep a safe dis-
tance from other boats. Do not at-
tempt to splash others with your
wake. Do not ride on the surf line.
To prevent accidental starting or unau-
thorized use, always detach the safety
lanyard from the boat, especially dur-
ing maintenance, cleaning of the in-
take grate, or when swimmers are
nearby.
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