- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

SAFE BOATING PRACTICES
Operator/Passenger Awarene ss
The watercraft opera tor h as the re-
sponsibility to inform passenger(s) of
safe ty measures.
Never turn handlebar w hil e some-
one is nearby rear of waterc ra ft.
Keep away from s teering m ov ing
parts (nozzle, side vanes, linkage,
etc.).
Do n ot s tart or ope rate the water-
craft if anyone is seated on the sun
deck, if so equipped, or swim plat-
form, or i s nearby in the water. Wa-
ter and/or debris exiting jet thrust
nozzle can cause severe injury.
The operator and passenger(s)
should be properly s eat ed b efore
starting or moving the watercraft,
and a t all times w hen watercraft is
in motion. All pa s s enger(s) should
be instructed to use the handholds
or seat straps provided, or in the
alternative on a PWC, to hold the
waist of the person in front o f them.
When a ccelerating on a PWC with a
passenger( s), whether from a com-
plete stop or while u nderway, a l-
ways do so progressively. Fast ac-
celeration may cause your pass en-
ger(s) to loose their balance or g rip
and fall rearward off the watercraft.
Make s ure that your pa ssen ger(s)
know of, or an ticipat e, any rapid ac-
celeration.
Keep away from intake grate while
engine is on. Items such as long
hair, loose clothin g, or PFD straps
can b ec om e entangled in moving
parts resulting in severe injury or
drowning .
Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as
a result of fa lling i nto water or bei ng
near jet thrust nozzle.
To prevent accidental starting, al-
ways detach the DESS key from its
post w hen sw imm ers are boa rd-
ing o r nearby, or during remova l of
any w eeds or debris from the intak e
grate.
It should be rem em bered that sun,
wind, alcohol, drugs, fatigue and ill-
ness, ma y impair your judgement
and reaction time.
On a PWC, never place your feet
and legs in the water to aid turning.
Operati on by M inors
Minors should always be s upervised
by an adult whenever operating a wa-
tercraft. M any states have laws re-
garding the m inimum age and licens-
ing requirements of minors. Be sure
to contact th e state boating a uthorities
for information. BRP rec om m ends a
minimum operator age of 16 year s old.
Manoeu vrability o f the
Watercraft/Towing
Do not overload the watercraft or
take on m ore pa s s engers than des-
ignated for the particular watercraft.
Respect the maximum load limit
rating of the ski/wakeboa rd post.
Overload ing can affect m aneuver-
ability, stability and performance.
Avoid add ing on accessories, or
equipment which may alter your
control of the w a tercraft.
Certai n PWCs may come or can be
equipped with tow eye lets o r a ski
pole which can be used to attach a
tow rope for a skier, tube or wake-
boarder. Do not use these attach-
ment points or a ny other portion of
the PWC to tow a pa ras ail or another
craft. Personal injury or severe dam -
age may occur.
Riding with a passenger( s) or pulling
a tube, skier or wakeboarder makes
the watercraft handle differently
and requires greater skill.
Always respec t the saf ety and com -
fort of your passenger(s) and person
being towed on skis, wakeboard or
other water produ cts.
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