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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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