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SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

The operator and passenger(s) should
be properly seated and have a firm grip
on a handhold before starting the wa-
tercraft, and at all times when the wa-
tercraft is in motion. All passenger(s)
should be instructed to use the hand-
holds provided, or to hold on to the
waist of the person in front of them.
Each passenger must be able to simul-
taneously place both feet firmly flat
against each footwell when properly
seated. When going over waves, or in
rough water, passenger(s) may raise
their body slightly off the seat to ab-
sorb the shocks with their legs.

When braking or decelerating, riders
must brace themselves against the de-
celeration force to prevent from mov-
ing forward on the watercraft and los-
ing balance.

When accelerating on a PWC with pas-
senger(s), whether from a complete
stop or while underway, always do so
progressively. Fast acceleration may
cause your passenger(s) to lose their
balance and fall rearward off the wa-
tercraft. Make sure that your passen-
ger(s) are aware of or can anticipate
any rapid acceleration.

Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as a
result of falling into water or being near
a jet thrust nozzle. Consequently, the
wearing of a wet suit bottom is highly
recommended.

Keep away from the intake grate while
the engine is running. Items such
as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD
straps can become entangled in mov-
ing parts.

If the throttle lever is depressed while
braking, the iBR system will disable the
throttle command by the user. When
releasing the iBR lever while the throt-
tle lever is still depressed, the throt-
tle command will regain control and
generate an acceleration after a short
delay. Release throttle lever if acceler-
ation is not needed.

Before reboarding, make sure engine
is off and the tether cord is removed
from the engine cut-off switch.

To prevent accidental starting, always
remove the tether cord from the en-
gine cut-off switch when swimmers
are boarding, nearby, or during removal
of any weeds or debris from the intake
grate.

On a PWC, never place your feet and
legs in the water to aid turning.

Operation by Minors

Minors should always be supervised
by an adult whenever operating a wa-
tercraft. Laws regarding the minimum
age and licensing requirements of mi-
nors may vary from one jurisdiction to
another. Be sure to contact the local
boating authorities for information re-
garding the legal operation of a PWC in
the intended jurisdiction of use. BRP
recommends a minimum operator age
of 16 years old.

Drugs and Alcohol

Never use with drugs or alcohol. Like
driving a car, driving a watercraft re-
quires the operator to be sober, atten-
tive and alert. Operating a watercraft
while intoxicated or under the influ-
ence of drugs is not only dangerous,
but it is also a Federal offense carry-
ing a significant penalty. These laws
are vigorously enforced. The use of
drugs and alcohol, singly or in combi-
nation, decreases reaction time, im-
pedes judgment, impairs vision, and
inhibits your ability to safely operate a
watercraft.

WARNING

Alcohol consumption and boat-
ing do not mix! Operating with
the use of drugs or alcohol endan-
gers the lives of your passengers,
other boaters, and yourself. Fed-
eral laws prohibit operating a wa-
tercraft with the use of drugs or
alcohol.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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