Instructions / Assembly

OPERATOR'S MANUAL: WAKESURFER
Use of this product and participation in the sport involves inherent risks of injury or death. To
reduce risks: • Wakesurfing close to a propeller may result in user striking a propeller which
may cause injury or death. To reduce this risk, the wakesurfer must be used behind boats
with an inboard drive only. Do not use wakesurfer behind stern drive boats, including boats
powered by outboard, inboard/outboard or jet drive motors. • Carbon Monoxide (CO)
poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death. To reduce the risk of CO exposure,
rider of wakesurfer must ride far enough behind the boat to be out of immediate exposure to
exhaust. Rider should also limit the amount of time behind the boat. Headache, dizziness or
nausea may be signs of excessive CO exposure. Do not sit, lay or kneel on the board while
boat is running. These activities may lead to excessive CO exposure which may cause injury
or death. • Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III (PFD) Life Jacket. • This
product is designed for use on water only. • Wakesurf in control and do not use at speeds that
exceed the skills of the rider. All riders should be towed at boat speeds that allow for
reasonable control and stability. • Only start riding this board from the water, while holding a
tow rope. To avoid injury, rider and passengers in boat must not coil the rope in hands. Do
not toss a rope and handle back to the rider to help them stay in the wake. Rider or
passenger may be injured by these activities. • Do not use in shallow water or near shore,
docks, pilings, swimmers or other watercraft. • Always Read Operator's Manual before use.
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WARNING
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Watersports can be safe and fun for all levels of enthusiasts. The Operator’s Manual is
presented to enhance your enjoyment of the sport. It is intended to alert you to some of the
potentially dangerous conditions that can arise in all watersports. To reduce your risk of injury or
death, follow these guidelines:
• Wakesurfing close to a propeller may result in user striking a propeller which may cause injury
or death. To reduce this risk, the wakesurfer must be used behind boats with an inboard drive
only. Do not use wakesurfer behind stern drive boats, including boats powered by outboard,
inboard/outboard or jet drive motors. If boat stops or slows suddenly for any reason, steer the
board away from the transom. Driver must use extra caution approaching a fallen rider and keep
eye contact on fallen riders at all times. Put the boat in neutral when near a fallen rider. Turn the
engine off when people are getting into or out of the boat, or in the water near the boat. • Carbon
Monoxide (CO) poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death. If you smell the
exhaust you may also be inhaling odorless carbon monoxide. If you get a headache or become
dizzy you may be feeling the affects of exposure to carbon monoxide. To reduce risk of CO
exposure, rider of wakesurfer must ride far enough behind boat to be out of immediate exposure
to exhaust. Rider should also limit the amount of time behind the boat. Headache, dizziness,
and nausea may be signs of excessive of CO exposure. Do not sit, lay or kneel on the board
while boat is running. Do not sit on the boat transom or boarding platform while the engine is
running. These activities may lead to excessive CO exposure which may cause injury or death.
Improve the airflow in your boat by opening the windows and flaps. If you can smell engine
exhaust while in the boat, do not stay seated in that position for prolonged periods. Never
“Platform Drag” by holding onto the boarding platform or be dragged directly behind the boat. An
improperly tuned engine will produce excessive exhaust. Have your engine checked and
corrected by a mechanic. Changing boat speed or direction relative to the wind can reduce or
increase boat exhaust from accumulating near the boat and rider. Consult your boat Owners
Manual, or the United States Coast Guard’s website: www.uscgboating.org for more information
on how to help protect others and yourself from the dangers of CO poisoning. • Do not exceed
the weight guidelines of your boat. Only use water ballast and people for additional weight. Do
not allow passengers to hang outside the boat or sit on the gunwales outside the normal seating
area of the boat. Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the handling of the
boat. Never allow water to overflow the gunwales of your boat. • Inspect the board and fins for
loose screws, wear, cracks, delamination or tearing. These conditions may affect the board’s
performance and integrity of the board. Make the necessary repairs prior to using. • Use the
correct size of board. This product is designed for use only on water. • Do not toss a rope and
handle back to the rider to help them stay in the wake. Rider may be injured by the rope or
handle, especially if the rider becomes entangled and falls. When in the boat, keep away from
the tow rope to avoid injury. Passengers can be hit, or become entangled in the rope. • When
pulling a rider, the driver should avoid sudden stops because the rider may hit the boat or the
propeller and be injured. • Do not allow the rider to dismount from or onto the boat transom or
boarding platform while the boat is moving or the engine is running. • When rider falls backward,
the board may be launched into the boat. Boat passengers need to be alert to avoid injury.
WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE
Watersports are fun and challenging but involve inherent risks of injury or death. To increase
your enjoyment of the sport and to reduce your risks, use common sense and follow these rules:
Date of Purchase
Mr./Ms.
Street
City State Zip
E-Mail
Dealer
Street
City State Zip
Wakesurfer Model
PURCHASED FROM: MY AGE GROUP IS:
___Sporting Goods Dealer ___under 12 ___33-39
___Marine Dealer ___13-17 ___over 40
___Specialty Shop ___18-25 ___over 55
___Mail Order Dealer ___26-32
WITH A LOW OF 1 AND A HIGH OF 5, PLEASE RATE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING IN
YOUR DECISION TO BUY THIS WAKESURFER:
___Price ___Wakesurfer/Brand Reputation
___Technology ___Wakesurfer Performance
___Cosmetics ___Magazine Review
___Friend's Advice ___Magazine Ad
___Demo ___Professional Endorsement
___Website Information
USING THE SAME SCALE, PLEASE
RATE CWB ON THE FOLLOWING: MY TYPE OF WAKESURFING:
___Advertising ___Beginner
___Brochures ___Intermediate
___Store Knowledge ___Expert
___Availability of Information ___Competitor
___Wakesurf Display
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Important Benz, Blackjack & Razr Wakesurfer Information
Each CWB Benz, Blackjack and Razr Wakesurfer is handmade. We
shape every core, wrap it in fiberglass and use resin for lightweight
strength. Every board is inspected before leaving the factory and is
free of defects before it is shipped. This lightweight, high
performance product is built just like the best surfboards and does
not have a warranty. If you damage or ding your Benz, Blackjack or
Razr Wakesurfer, it can be repaired just like a surfboard by using a
standard surfboard repair kit with Polyester resin.
CWB BOARD CO., 20621 52nd Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA
98036, [phone], FAX [phone]. [e-mail].
Before you start:
• Familiarize yourself with all applicable federal, state and local laws, the risks inherent in the
sport and the proper use of the equipment. • Know the waterways. • Always have a person
other than the driver as an observer. • Skier/rider, observer and driver must agree on hand
signals. • Never start out until skier/rider signals he/she is ready. • Carbon Monoxide (CO)
poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death. Do not sit on the boat transom or
boarding platform while the engine is running. These activities may lead to excessive CO
exposure which may cause injury or death. If you can smell engine exhaust while in the boat, do
not stay seated in that position for prolonged periods. Never “Platform Drag” by holding onto the
boarding platform or be dragged directly behind the boat. An improperly tuned engine will
produce excessive exhaust. Have your engine checked and corrected by a mechanic.
Changing boat speed or direction relative to the wind can reduce or increase boat exhaust from
accumulating near the boat and rider. Consult your boat Owners Manual, or the United States
Coast Guard’s website: www.uscgboating.org for more information on how to help protect others
and yourself from the dangers of CO poisoning. • Use caution and common sense. • Do not
exceed the weight guidelines of your boat. Only use water ballast and people for additional
weight. Do not allow passengers to hang outside the boat or sit on the gunwales outside the
normal seating area of the boat. Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the
handling of the boat. Never allow water to overflow the gunwales of your boat.
Your equipment and your tow rope:
• Inspect all equipment prior to use. Check bindings, fins, tube and attachment point, and
flotation device prior to each use. Do not use if damaged. • Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard
Type III (PFD) Life Jacket. • Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion
with hardware designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft manual for instructions on proper
tow rope attachment. • Tow ropes stretch during use. If a rope breaks or is suddenly released,
it can snap back into the watercraft. Warn all riders, skiers and occupants of the danger of rope
recoil. • When in the boat, keep away from the tow rope to avoid injury. Passengers can be hit,
or become entangled in the rope. • Inspect tow rope and its attachments before using. Do not
use tow rope if frayed, knotted or damaged. Replace when signs of excessive deterioration are
indicated by discoloration, broken filaments, unraveling or other obvious signs of wear on the
rope or hardware. • Use proper tow rope for the activity. • Ensure tow rope is clear of all body
parts prior to starting out or during use. • Keep persons and ropes away from propeller when
engine is running, even in neutral. Should rope become entangled in propeller, SHUT OFF
ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE RETRIEVING ROPE.
When you ski or ride:
• Attempting land or dock starts can increase the risk of injury or death. USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY ON WATER. • Always remove any slack in the rope between watercraft and skier/rider
before starting. Sudden shock loads may cause injury to skier/rider or failure of rope, resulting in
snap-back or breakage. • Do not ski or ride in shallow water, near shore, pilings, docks, rafts,
swimmers, other boats or other obstacles. Such obstacles are examples of risks that are
inherent in the sport. • The driver and skier/rider must watch for and be able to stop or turn to
avoid obstacles. • Always ski or ride in control and at speeds appropriate for your ability. Ski or
ride within your limits. Do not ski or ride over ramps or jumps without prior instruction. • Falling
and the injuries that may result are inherent risks in the sport. • Use a flag to signal to others
that a skier or rider is in the water. • Driver must use extra caution approaching a fallen
skier/rider and keep eye contact on fallen skier/rider at all times. • Put the boat in neutral when
near a fallen skier/rider. Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of the boat, or in
the water near the boat. • Never operate watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
THE WARNINGS AND PRACTICES SET FORTH ABOVE IN THE WATERSPORTS SAFETY
CODE REPRESENT SOME COMMON RISKS ENCOUNTERED BY USERS. THE CODE
DOES NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL INSTANCES OF RISK OR DANGER. PLEASE USE
COMMON SENSE AND GOOD JUDGMENT.
Copyright © 2011 WSIA
Please contact us if you have any questions on the proper selection, function, or safe use of this
product.
CWB Board Co., P.O. Box 716, Lynnwood, WA 98046
tel: [phone] or [phone] • email: [e-mail]
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