Operating instructions

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 SAFETY WARNING
General
 To fully appreciate the pleasures,
enjoyment and excitement of boat-
ing there are some basic rules that
should be observed and followed by
any boater. Some rules may be new
to you or covered in the PWC/Sport
boat
Safety Handbook or Safety Vid-
eo , others may be common sense
or obvious… irrespective, we ask
that you please take a few minutes
of your time to read these safety in-
structions completely before you
operate your craft. Failure to fol-
low this safety information and
safe boating rules could result in
injury, including the possibility of
death to you, your passenger(s),
or other water users.
 Information in this guide is limited.
It is strongly recommended that
you obtain further boating informa-
tion from the local Coast Guard or
Power Squadron. We also recom-
mend all operators to take a boating
safety course. Please check local
and federal boating laws applicable
to the waterways where you intend
to use the craft. Learn the local rules
of the road. Always carry the regu-
latory required safety items on
board.
 The performance of this craft may
significantly exceed that of other
boats you have operated. There-
fore, use of this craft by a novice or
inexperienced operator, or an un-
derage or disabled person, is not
recommended.
 Observe and follow all on-product
warning labels.
 Become completely familiar with
the controls and operation of the
craft before embarking on your first
trip or taking on a passenger(s). If
you have not had the opportunity to
do so with your dealer, practice driv-
ing solo in a suitable area and feel
the response of each control. Be ful-
ly familiar with all controls before
advancing the throttle above idle
speed. As its operator, you control
and are responsible for the craft’s
safe operation.
Operation
 Always perform the pre-operation
checks as specified in this guide.
 Always keep in mind that as the
throttle lever is released to idle posi-
tion, less directional control is avail-
able. To turn the craft, both steer-
ing and throttle are necessary.
This craft has the capability of turn-
ing more sharply than other boats,
however, unless in an emergency,
do not negotiate sharp, high speed
turns. You and your passenger(s)
could be thrown from the craft. It
should also be remembered that
sun, wind, alcohol or drugs, may im-
pair your judgment and reaction
time.
 While your craft has the capacity of
operating at high speeds, it is strong-
ly recommended that high speed op-
eration only be applied when ideal
conditions exist and are permitted.
Higher speed operation requires a
higher degree of skill and increases
the risk of severe injuries.
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