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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.
 VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Avoid sharp turns, slowing down
rapidly by squeezing the RiDE lever force-
fully, and other maneuvers that make it
hard for others to avoid you or understand
where you are going.
 Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
 Do not release the throttle lever when trying
 Operate defensively at safe speeds and to steer away from objects—as with other
keep a safe distance away from people, powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
objects, and other watercraft. ways check throttle and steering controls
 Do not follow directly behind watercraft or before starting the watercraft.
other boats.  Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
 Do not go near others to spray or splash sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
them with water, go too close to other control, ejection, and collision.
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi-  This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
tions. Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns,
 VX-C: Take early action to avoid collisions. and unexpected acceleration that can
Remember, watercraft and other boats do cause you to be thrown off. Do not jump
not have brakes. waves or wakes—jumping can cause inju-
 VX-C: Avoid sharp turns or other maneu- ries such as back or spinal injuries (paraly-
vers that make it hard for others to avoid sis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles,
you or understand where you are going. and other bones. Improper operation can
 VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX result in severe injury or death.
LIMITED: Take early action to avoid colli-  Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
sions. Remember, watercraft and other ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
boats do not have brakes. In addition, the this may lead to an accident causing injury
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Elec- or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
tronics (RiDE) system is not a braking de- verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
vice for avoiding dangerous situations. The casts and the prevailing weather
RiDE system is an electronic system for conditions before setting out on your wa-
controlling the engine speed and reverse tercraft.
gate, which is located near the jet thrust
nozzle. The RiDE lever located at the left

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