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                                                                         Safety information

                              craft moves in reverse or is in neutral. The   Never operate in water that is less than 60
                              RiDE system assists the operator when  cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa-
                              slowing down and during slow-speed ma-  tercraft, otherwise you increase your chan-
                              neuvering, such as launching,  beaching,  ce of hitting a submerged  object, which
                              and docking.                         could result in injury.
                             EX Deluxe: Avoid  sharp turns,  slowing
                              down rapidly by squeezing the RiDE lever
                              forcefully, and other maneuvers that make
                              it hard for others to avoid you or under-
                              stand where you are going.
                             Avoid  areas with  submerged objects or          60 cm (2 ft)
                              shallow water.
                             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-   This watercraft is not equipped with light-
                              craft.                               ing required for night operation. Do not op-
                             Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-  erate the watercraft after sunset or before
                              sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of  dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of
                              control, ejection, and collision.    colliding with another boat, which could re-
                             This is a high performance boat—not a toy.  sult in severe injury or death.
                              Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves
                              can increase the risk of back/spinal injury
                              (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs,
                              ankles,  and other bones.  Do not jump
                              wakes or waves.
                             Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
                              ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
                              this may lead to an accident causing injury
                              or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
                              verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
                              casts  and  the  prevailing  weather   Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
                              conditions before setting out on your wa-  cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
                              tercraft.
                             As with any water sport, you should not op-
                              erate your watercraft without someone else
                              nearby. If you operate further than swim-
                              ming distance from shore, you should be
                              accompanied by  another boat or water-
                              craft, but make sure you stay a safe dis-
                              tance away. It’s good, common sense.

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