Operating instructions
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The forces generated on the body of
riders while turning, negotiating
waves or wakes, operating in chop-
py waters, or falling off the water-
craft, especially at higher speeds,
may cause injury including the pos-
sibility of broken legs and other
bones. Remain flexible and avoid
sharp turns. Never place your feet
and legs in the water to aid turning.
Always keep a constant lookout
for other water users especially
when turning. Make sure to keep a
safe distance from all other craft.
This craft has no brake. Stopping
distance will vary depending on ini-
tial speed, load, wind, and water
conditions. Practice stopping and
docking in a safe, traffic free area to
have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the craft under varying con-
ditions. Maintaining or increasing
speed may be necessary to avoid
a collision. Do not use the craft’s
reverse, if so equipped, to stop.
Ensure that all passengers know
how to swim and how to reboard
the craft from the water. The oper-
ator and passenger(s) should be
properly seated and wearing an ap-
proved PFD before starting or mov-
ing the craft. Do not start or operate
the craft if a person(s) is seated on
the sun deck or swim platform, or
are nearby in the water. The craft’s
jet thrust can cause injury. Always
accelerate slowly. To prevent acci-
dental starting, always detach the
safety lanyard from the craft when
swimmers are boarding or nearby,
or during removal of any weeds or
debris from the intake grate.
Riding with a passenger(s) or pulling
other boats, tubes, skies or wake-
boards makes the craft handle differ-
ently and requires greater skill. Do
not overload the craft or take on
more passengers than designated
for the particular craft. Overloading
can affect maneuverability, stability
and performance. Avoid adding on
accessories, or equipment which
may alter your control of the craft.
The craft may be fitted with tow eye-
lets which can be used to attach a ski
rope. However, do not use these
eyelets or the craft’s cleats to tow a
parasail. Severe craft damage may
occur.
Always respect the safety and com-
fort of your passenger(s) and per-
sons being towed on skis, wake-
boards or other water products. The
best advice is to carry an observer,
proceed with only as much speed
as required, and follow the observ-
ers instructions. Unless absolutely
necessary, do not make tight, sharp
turns.
Know the waters in which the craft
is to be operated. Current, tides,
rapids, hidden obstacles, wakes
and waves etc., can affect safe op-
eration. It is not advisable to operate
the craft in rough or inclement
weather.
Wake or wave jumping or riding the
surf line can cause severe injury and
damage the craft. Never attempt to
splash others with your craft. You
may misjudge the ability of the craft
or your own riding skills and strike a
boat or person.
In shallow water, proceed with cau-
tion and at very low speeds.
Grounding or abrupt stops may re-
sult in injury. Debris may also be
picked up and be thrown rearward
by the jet pump onto people or prop-
erty.
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