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                                                                         Safety information

                              craft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases  hard to see and you could accidentally hit
                              the chances of losing your balance or hit-  someone in the water.
                              ting objects  outside  the watercraft with   Avoid being hit by another boat. You
                              your feet.                           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
                                                                   and  watercraft,  and also watch for  ski
                                                                   ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of
                                                                   the Road” and be sure to check behind you
                                                                   before making a turn. (See “Rules of the
                                                                   Road” on page 17.)
                             Always consult your doctor on whether it is   According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m
                              safe for you to operate this watercraft if you  (20 ft) in length like your watercraft must
                              are pregnant or in poor health.      carry a fire extinguisher of a 5-B (B-1) clas-
                             Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.  sification, with a capacity of two pounds or
                              Modifications  to  your watercraft may re-  more  when  navigating in waters under
                              duce safety and reliability, and render the  USCG jurisdiction. In addition, most state
                              watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.  and local boating laws also require that the
                             Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to  fire extinguisher be approved by the US-
                              your left wrist and keep it free from the han-  CG.
                              dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
                              operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
                              engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
                              tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
                              authorized use by children or others.

                             Scan carefully for swimmers, and stay
                              away from swimming areas. Swimmers are

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