SAFETY INFORMATION 9
SAFETY CHECK LIST
To fully appreciate the pleasures, en-
joyment and excitement of boating
there are some basic rules that should
be observed and followed by any boat-
er. Failure to follow this safety infor-
mation and safe boating rules could
result in injury, including the possi-
bility of death to you, your passen-
ger(s), the people you lend your wa-
tercraft to, or other water users.
General
qBombardier recommends a mini-
mum operator age of 16 years old.
qA boating safety course is recom-
mended and may be required in
your province or state.
qThe performance of this watercraft
may significantly exceed that of oth-
er craft you may have operated.
Make sure to become completely
familiar with the controls and oper-
ation of the watercraft before em-
barking on your first trip or taking on
a passenger(s). If you have not had
the opportunity to do so, practice
driving solo in a suitable traffic free
area and feel the response of each
control. Be fully familiar with all con-
trols before accelerating above idle
speed. Do not assume that all
PWCs handle identically. Each mod-
el differs, often substantially.
qThe operator of the watercraft con-
trols, and is responsible for the wa-
tercraft’s safe operation. He/she
also has the responsibility to require
that passenger(s) and people, to
whom he/she lends the watercraft
to, read and understand this safety
section Operator’s Guide, the Safety
Videocassette and the on-product
warning/caution labels.
qEnsure that all passengers know
how to swim and how to reboard
the watercraft from the water.
qBoarding in deep water can be
strenuous. Practice in chest-deep
water before operating or embark-
ing your watercraft in deep water.
qA PWC will not self-right if capsized.
The operator and passengers must
know the proper righting procedure
as explained in the Operator’s Guide.
Make sure engine is off before roll-
ing over the watercraft.
qYour local Power Squadron or state/
provincial authorities will be pleased
to conduct a complementary safety
examination of your watercraft and
help you define your needs.
qNever ride after consuming drugs or
alcohol or if you feel tired or ill.
qWhen fueling, follow the safe boating
fueling instructions explicitly, as pro-
vided in your Operator’s Guide and
those given to you at the marina. Al-
ways verify fuel level before use
and during the ride. Apply the prin-
ciple of 1/3 fuel to destination, 1/3
back and 1/3 reserve fuel supply. Do
not carry spare fuel or flammable
liquids in any of the storage or en-
gine compartments.
qAlways stop the engine before fuel-
ing and never allow anyone to remain
on the watercraft while fueling. Al-
ways remember that fuel is flamma-
ble and explosive under certain con-
ditions. Do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks in the vicinity.
qRespect no wake zones, the rights
of otherwater users and the environ-
ment. As the “skipper”and owner
of a watercraft you are responsible
for damage to other crafts caused by
the wake of your watercraft. Allow
no one to throw refuse overboard.
qDon’t forget that all persons must
assist other boaters in an emergency.
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