To Bring; To Do - Sea-doo GTI Operator's Manual

To Bring

q Always carry the regulatory safety
items and have them conveniently
on board available for use. Check the
local regulations or consult your au-
thorized Sea-Doo dealer. Such re-
quired safety items usually include,
without limitation, a sound signaling
device such as a whistle, a water-
tight flashlight or approved flares, a
buoyant heaving line, an anchor and
rope*, a bailer*, and an appropriate
fire extinguisher*. The items marked
with a "*" are not required in Canada
if all persons on board a PWC are
wearing a PFD.
q A cellular telephone in a waterproof
bag or container has also been
found to be beneficial to boaters
when in distress or just for contact-
ing someone on shore.
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To Do

q Read and understand all warning/
q Check local and federal boating
q Know the waters in which the wa-
q For safety reasons and proper care,
q Keep the engine shut-off cord (safe-
SAFETY INFORMATION
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caution labels on your Sea-Doo PWC,
your Operator's Guide, all other safe-
ty documents, and watch properly
your Safety Videocassette, before
operating. Always keep in mind that
the " " symbol, the Warning sym-
bol, identifies an instruction which, if
not followed, may cause serious per-
sonal injuries including the possibility
of death.
laws applicable to the waterways
where you intend to use your water-
craft. Learn the local rules of the
road. Know and understand the ap-
plicable navigation system (such as
buoys and signs).
tercraft is to be operated. Current,
tides, rapids, hidden obstacles,
wakes and waves etc. can affect
safe operation. It is not advisable to
operate the watercraft in rough or
inclement weather.
always perform "Daily Pre-Operation
Checks" as specified in your Opera-
tor's Guide before operating your
watercraft.
ty lanyard) attached to the operator's
PFD at all times and keep it free
from handlebars so that engine
stops if operator falls off. After
riding, remove cord from PWC to
avoid unauthorized use by children
or others. If operator falls off the wa-
tercraft and safety lanyard is unat-
tached, the watercraft will not stop.