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Safety information

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Limitations on who may
The safe use and operation of this water- operate the watercraft
craft is dependent upon the use of proper  Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
riding techniques, as well as upon the age of 16 years old.
common sense, good judgment, and ex- Adults must supervise use by minors.
pertise of the operator. Every operator Know the operator age and training re-
should know the following requirements quirements for your state. A boating safety
before riding the watercraft. course is recommended and may be re-
 Before operating the watercraft, read this quired in your state. You can find local rules
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding by contacting the United States Coast
Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, Guard (USCG), the National Association of
and all labels on the watercraft. Also, watch State Boating Law Administrators, or your
the Basic Orientation Video provided with local Power Squadron.
your watercraft. These materials should  This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
give you an understanding of the watercraft erator and up to 2 passengers. Never ex-
and its operation. ceed the maximum load limit or allow more
 Never allow anyone to operate this water- than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a wake-
craft until they too have read this own- boarder or water-skier is being pulled) to
er’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice ride the watercraft at any time.
Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels, and, if possible, watched the Basic
Orientation Video.
Showing them the video may help reinforce
the information contained in these materi-
als.

Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, op-
erator, and passengers.

 Do not operate the watercraft with any pas-
sengers on board until you have consider-
able practice and experience riding alone.
Operating the watercraft with passengers
requires more skill. Take the time to be-
come accustomed to the handling charac-

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