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is running. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a deadly, odorless, colorless gas.
• Not operate the engine in a confined space or while tethered to another vessel as CARBON MONOXIDE
will be around the boats.
• Not go under the boat cover with the engine running or shortly after the engine has been running
because CARBON MONOXIDE may remain under the cover. Remove cover to ventilate the area.
The operator shall:
• Follow safe operating practices, the "Rules of the Road", and the Watersports Responsibility Code.
• Not operate a boat if under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Attach the emergency cutoff switch lanyard to themself when operating the boat.
• Maintain a proper course and safe speed at all times to avoid collisions.
• Maintain a lookout for other boats, swimmers and obstructions in the water.
• Operate slowly in congested areas such as marinas and mooring areas.
• Keep a safe distance from other boats, swimmers, personal watercraft, docks, and fixed objects.
• Look before you turn/maneuver the boat so as to avoid potential collisions with oncoming or overtaking
vessels.
• Be aware that this boat is a high-performance boat and is capable of quick, tight turns and changes in
direction. Familiarize yourself with the handling characteristics of the boat. It is the operator's responsibility
to operate the boat in a manner that ensures the safety of all passengers. Abrupt maneuvers may result
in the ejection of unsecured, unseated, or improperly positioned passengers. Verbally warn passengers
before making quick, tight turns so they may have time to grasp a handrail, hand-hold, or portion of the
boat.
• Be aware that your boat will handle differently depending on loading and on-board weight distribution.
• Ensure that all passengers are properly and securely seated in appropriate seating locations to avoid
falling or falling overboard.
• Instruct and ensure that passengers remain properly seated at all times while the boat is in motion above
idle speed.
• Not allow passengers to sit on the transom, seat backs, engine cover or sides of the boat while the engine
is running and the boat is in motion to avoid falling overboard.
• Not allow passengers to sit in a position that obstructs the operator's view.
• NEVER leave children unattended and in the boat without adult supervision.
• Have children riding in the bow of the boat be accompanied by an adult in the bow and ensure that all
remain seated when the boat is in motion.
• Not let passengers occupy seats which may be in the path of the tow line.
• Slow down when crossing waves or wakes in order to minimize the impact on
passengers and the boat. Crossing waves or wakes at an angle (such as 45 degrees)
rather than perpendicularly will reduce the severity of the impact. Avoid rough
water, large waves and large wakes from other boats when at high speed. Jumping
waves/wakes or slamming the bow will cause large vertical impacts which may cause
injury to occupants or cause ejections.
• For safe towing (waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, knee boarding,
etc.) be experienced and have an observer [an observer or "spotter" is required by
law in most states]. A rear view mirror is helpful if you are allowed to tow without an
observer in your state.
• Avoid letting tow lines or mooring lines wrap around anyone's body parts/limbs.
Doing so could allow body parts/limbs to become entangled in the line and could
cause significant injury, such as amputations.
• Keep track of tow lines and dock lines so that they do not become entangled in the
propeller. A tow line will wrap quickly around a spinning propeller and is capable of
immobilizing the boat and dragging a person entangled in the tow line underwater
or causing amputations. Shut off the engine if a tow line has potential for wrapping
in the propeller.
• The tower is designed to pull a limited number of individual(s), and in some cases
only one (1) individual. Please consult the remainder of this manual and warning
labels on the tower for details. DO NOT climb, sit on, stand on or jump/dive off of
the tower. Tow line may loop on inverted tricks. DO NOT sit behind the pulling point
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Failure to follow these precautions may result in severe injury
or death to you and/or others.