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                                                                         Safety information

                              in  certain kinds  of accidents and  that it  should hold on firmly, either to the person
                              could injure you in others.          in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
                              A helmet is designed to provide some head  ed.
                              protection. Although helmets cannot pro-   The operator and passengers should al-
                              tect against all foreseeable impacts, a hel-  ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
                              met might reduce your injuries in a collision  well when the watercraft is in motion.
                              with a boat or other obstacle.       Lifting your feet increases the chances of
                              A helmet  may have potential safety haz-  losing your balance, or hitting objects out-
                              ards, as well. Falling into the water could  side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
                              risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-  give a ride to children if their feet cannot
                              ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and  reach the floor of the footwell.
                              the resulting strain on your neck could cau-
                              se choking, severe and permanent neck in-
                              juries, or death. A helmet could also
                              increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
                              your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you
                              or increases your fatigue.
                              How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
                              tial safety benefits outweigh  its  potential
                              risks for you? Consider your particular rid-
                              ing conditions. Consider factors such as
                              your riding  environment and your riding   Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
                              style and ability. Also consider the likeli-  the operator.
                              hood of traffic congestion, and the water   Always consult your doctor on whether it is
                              surface conditions.                  safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
                              If you decide to wear a helmet based upon  pregnant or in poor health.
                              your riding circumstances, choose one   Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
                              carefully. Look for a helmet designed for  Modifications to  your watercraft may re-
                              personal watercraft use, if possible. Con-  duce safety and reliability, and render the
                              sider a helmet meeting Snell or DOT stan-  watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
                              dards.  If  you will be  engaging in closed-   Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
                              course competition, follow the helmet re-  your left wrist and keep it free from the han-
                              quirements of the sanctioning organization.  dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
                             Never operate the watercraft after consum-  operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
                              ing alcohol or taking other drugs.   engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
                             For reasons of safety and proper care of
                              the watercraft, always perform the pre-op-
                              eration checks listed on page 55 before op-
                              erating the watercraft.
                             The operator  should  grip the handlebars
                              firmly with both hands and the passengers

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