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                                                                         Safety information

                            EJU30691                              EJU30762
                                Limitations on who may                  Cruising limitations
                                 operate the watercraft            Scan constantly for people, objects,  and
                             Yamaha recommends a minimum operator  other  watercraft. Be alert for conditions
                              age of 16 years old.                 that limit your visibility or block your vision
                              Adults must supervise use by minors.  of others.
                              Know the operator age and training re-
                              quirements for your state. A boating safety
                              course is recommended  and may  be  re-
                              quired in your state. You can find local rules
                              by contacting the United States Coast
                              Guard (USCG), the National Association of
                              State Boating Law Administrators, or your
                              local Power Squadron.
                             This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
                              erator only. Never have more than one per-
                              son on the watercraft at any time.   Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                                                                   keep a safe distance away from people,
                                                                   objects, and other watercraft.
                                                                   Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
                                                                   other boats.
                                                                   Do not go near others to spray or splash
                                                                   them with water.
                                                                   Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
                                                                   make it hard for others to avoid you or un-
                                                                   derstand where you are going.
                                                                   Avoid areas  with submerged objects  or
                                                                   shallow water.
                                                                   Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                                                                   member, watercraft and other boats do not
                                                                   have brakes.
                                                                   Do not release the throttle lever when trying
                                                                   to steer away from objects—you need
                                                                   throttle to steer. Always check throttle and
                                                                   steering controls before starting the water-
                                                                   craft.
                                                                   Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
                                                                   sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
                                                                   control, ejection, and collision.
                                                                   This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
                                                                   Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves
                                                                   can increase the risk of back/spinal injury

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