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Safety information

 The operator should grip the handlebars tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
firmly with both hands and the passengers authorized use by children or others.
should hold on firmly, either to the person
in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
 The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion.
Lifting your feet increases the chances of
losing your balance, or hitting objects out-
side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
give a ride to children if their feet cannot
reach the floor of the footwell.  Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
 Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
if you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
 Maintain a safe distance from other boats
 Never allow a passenger to ride in front of and watercraft, and also watch for ski
the operator. ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of
 Always consult your doctor on whether it is the Road” and be sure to check behind you
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are before making a turn or slowing down. (See
pregnant or in poor health. “Rules of the Road” on page 19.)
 Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.  According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m
Modifications to your watercraft may re- (20 ft) in length like your watercraft must
duce safety and reliability, and render the carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica-
watercraft unsafe or illegal for use. tion, with a capacity of two pounds or more
 Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to when navigating in waters under USCG ju-
your left wrist and keep it free from the han- risdiction. In addition, most state and local
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-

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