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Safety information

erate the watercraft after sunset or before EJU30775 Operation requirements
dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of
 All riders must wear a personal flotation de-
colliding with another boat, which could re-
vice (PFD) that is approved by the appro-
sult in severe injury or death.
priate authorities and is suitable for
personal watercraft use.
 Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into the
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
You must wear shorts with neoprene (wet-
suit material) to keep water from being
forcefully injected into the rectum or vagina
during a fall backward. Riders not wearing
neoprene shorts have received severe rec-
 Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
tal, vaginal, and internal injuries resulting in
cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
permanent damage. Normal swimwear
does not offer adequate protection.

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1 Authority-approved PFD
2 Wetsuit bottom
 Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
 Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards
are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races.
You must decide whether to wear a helmet
while you ride for recreation. You should
know that a helmet could help protect you

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