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Safety information

EJU44481 handlebar grip can be used to change the
Cruising limitations
direction of the jet thrust so that the water-
 Scan constantly for people, objects, and
craft moves in reverse or is in neutral. The
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
RiDE system assists the operator when
that limit your visibility or block your vision
slowing down and during slow-speed ma-
of others.
neuvering, such as launching, beaching,
and docking.
 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
shallow water.
 Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—as with other
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
keep a safe distance away from people, ways check throttle and steering controls
objects, and other watercraft. before starting the watercraft.
 Do not follow directly behind watercraft or  Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
other boats. sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
 Do not go near others to spray or splash control, ejection, and collision.
them with water, go too close to other  This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi- Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns,
tions. and unexpected acceleration that can cau-
 EX / EX Sport: Take early action to avoid se you to be thrown off. Do not jump waves
collisions. Remember, watercraft and other or wakes—jumping can cause injuries such
boats do not have brakes. as back or spinal injuries (paralysis), facial
 EX / EX Sport: Avoid sharp turns or other injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other
maneuvers that make it hard for others to bones. Improper operation can result in se-
avoid you or understand where you are go- vere injury or death.
ing.  Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
 EX Deluxe: Take early action to avoid colli- ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
sions. Remember, watercraft and other this may lead to an accident causing injury
boats do not have brakes. In addition, the or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Elec- verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
tronics (RiDE) system is not a braking de- casts and the prevailing weather
vice for avoiding dangerous situations. The conditions before setting out on your wa-
RiDE system is an electronic system for tercraft.
controlling the engine speed and reverse  As with any water sport, you should not op-
gate, which is located near the jet thrust erate your watercraft without someone else
nozzle. The RiDE lever located at the left

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