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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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