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Safety information

Operational requirements  Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
 The operator and all passengers must wear the PFD and keep it free from the steering
a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved per- wheel or other controls so that the engine
sonal flotation device (PFD). stops if the operator accidentally leaves the
helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off
1 cord (lanyard) could result in a runaway
boat if the operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) and the main switch key to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.

1 PFD 1

 Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your boat. Re- 2
straining straps for eyewear are made
which are designed to float should your
eyewear fall in the water. 1 Engine shut-off switch
 Never operate the boat after consuming al- 2 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
cohol or taking drugs.
 For reasons of safety and proper care of  Scan constantly for swimmers and stay
the boat, always perform the pre-operation away from swimming areas. Swimmers are
checks listed on page 85 before operating hard to see and you could accidentally hit
the boat. someone in the water.
 Passengers must always sit in a designat-  Avoid being hit by another boat. You
ed seating area, place feet on the deck, should always take responsibility to watch
and hold on to the handgrips when the for traffic; other boaters may not be watch-
boat is in motion. ing for you. If they do not see you, or you
 Always consult your doctor on whether it is maneuver more quickly than other boaters
safe for you to ride in this boat if you are expect, you risk a collision.
pregnant or in poor health.  Maintain a safe distance from other boats
 Do not attempt to modify this boat. and watercraft, and also watch for ski
Modifications to your boat may reduce ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of
safety and reliability, and render the boat the road”, and be sure to check behind you
unsafe or illegal to use. before making a turn. (See “Rules of the
road” on page 17.)

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