- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Do not e xceed the payload or pas-
senger ca pac ities for you r wa ter-
craft, whi ch are listed on the capac-
ity plate and in the specifications.
Overload ing can affect m aneuver-
ability, s tability and performance.
Also, heavy seas reduc e c a pa city. A
payload or person capacity plate is
not an exc us e for failure to use com -
mon sense o r good judgm ent.
Regularly inspect the PWC, the hull,
engine, safety equipment, and all
other boatin g gear and keep them in
safe operating condition .
Be sure you have the minimum re-
quired safety equipment, PFDs and
any additional gea r nee ded for your
cruise.
Check that all lifesaving equipment,
including fire extinguisher, is in
safe operating conditio n and eas-
ily accessible. S how all passengers
where this equipment is, a nd make
sure they know how to use it.
Keep a n eye on the weather. Chec k
local weather broadcasts before de-
parture. Be alert to cha nging condi-
tions.
Keep accurate and up-to-date charts
of the boating a rea on boa rd. Before
getting underway, check wa ter con-
ditions in the planned boating area.
Keep enou gh fuel on board for the
planned trip . A lwa ys verify fuel leve l
before use and during the ride. Ap-
ply t he princi ple of 1/3 of the fuel to
reach your desti na tion, 1/3 t o r eturn,
and k eep 1/3 in reserve. Allo w for
changes due to adverse weather or
other dela ys.
Operators and Pa ssengers
Read a nd understand a ll WARNING/
SAFETY labels on your Sea-Doo
PWC, your
OPER ATOR’S GUIDE ,all
other safety documents, and wa t c h
properly y our
SAFETY DVD , b efore
operating. A lways keep in mind that
the ““ symbol, the Warning sym-
bol, ide ntifies an instruction which,
if not followed, m a y c a us e serious
personal injuries inclu ding th e pos-
sibility of death.
Check loc a l and federal boating law s
applicable to the w aterways wh ere
youintendtouseyourwatercraft.
Learn the local rules of the road.
Know and understand the appli-
cable navigation system (such as
buoys and signs). K now the waters
in w hich the w atercraft is to be oper-
ated. Current, tides , rapids, hidden
obstacles, wakes and waves e tc.
can affect safe op eration. It i s not
advisable to operate the watercraft
in rough or inc lement weather.
For s afe ty reasons an d proper
care , always perform “Daily Pre-
operation Checks” as specified in
your Opera tor’s Guide befo re op-
erating your watercraft. Keep the
safe ty lanyard a ttached to the o per-
ator’s PFD at all times and k eep it
free from handlebars so that engine
stops if operator fa lls off.
After riding, remove DESS™ key
from its post to avoid unauthorized
use by children or others. If opera-
tor falls off the watercraft and safety
lanyard is unattached, the water-
cra ft will not stop
Never operate a PWC while un der
the influence of drugs or alcohol
they s low rea c tion tim e and im pa ir
judgement. It is also a Federal of-
fense. Allow only qualified drivers
to operate your watercraft.
Remember that sun , wind, fatig ue
or il lness may impair your judge-
ment and reactio n tim e.
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