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Safety information

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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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