2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 75

2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 73 WARNING In some circumstances water spray can momentarily interfere with vision which could be hazardous. Wear suitable eye protection while operating this watercraft. Objects hidden underwater may injure your feet. Operator and passengers should wear foot protection at all times. Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft. Kawasaki recommends that the operator and passengers of personal watercraft wear protective swimwear such as wetsuit bottoms. Watercraft Helmet...Something You Should Know: A helmet could protect your head, but could contribute to neck injuries. Before wearing a helmet on a personal watercraft you must weigh the benefits and risks. Benefits: Helmets offer some head protection from impacts with hard objects. Risks: Helmets could reduce peripheral vision and increase fatigue; both of which could lead to a collision. Helmets could also increase loads on the neck and throat when you fall into the water, which could result in severe injuries. You must decide. If you plan to ride under conditions in which you believe there is a higher chance that your head may be hit by a hard object, such as falling during a race, you may choose to wear a helmet and accept the risks. On the other hand, if head impact with the water is more likely, you may choose to not wear a helmet. Fire Extinguisher: A charged and functional fire extinguisher must be carried on board, and may be stored in the storage compartment (see the Storage Compartment section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter). Be sure to install the fire extinguisher securely. Because the watercraft is an inboard boat less than 4.8 m (16 ft) in length, federal regulations require that a fire extinguisher rated "B-1" (minimum 1 kg or 2 pound capacity) be aboard when operating on navigable waters under Coast Guard Jurisdiction. In addition, most states, parks, and wildlife departments require that a U.S.C.G. approved fire extinguisher be carried aboard, even on waters not under federal jurisdiction. Other countries may have their own standards and regulations; be sure to follow them. j WARNING Do not use your watercraft unless it has a fire extinguisher on board. Standard equipment does not include a fire extinguisher. Many owners prefer to provide their own

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
73
j
WARNING
In some circumstances water spray can mo-
mentarily interfere with vision which could
be hazardous. Wear suitable eye protection
while operating this watercraft.
Objects hidden underwater may injure your
feet. Operator and passengers should wear
foot protection at all times.
Riders of personal watercraft may suffer in-
jury due to the forceful injection of water into
body cavities either by falling into the wa-
ter or while mounting the craft.
Kawasaki
recommends that the operator and passen-
gers of personal watercraft wear protective
swimwear such as wetsuit bottoms.
Watercraft Helmet
.....
Something You Should
Know:
A helmet could protect your head, but could con-
tribute to neck injuries.
Before wearing a helmet on a personal watercraft
you must weigh the benefits and risks.
Benefits:
Helmets offer some head protection
from impacts with hard objects.
Risks:
Helmets could reduce peripheral vision
and increase fatigue; both of which could lead to a
collision. Helmets could also increase loads on the
neck and throat when you fall into the water, which
could result in severe injuries.
You must decide.
If you plan to ride under conditions in which you
believe there is a higher chance that your head may
be hit by a hard object, such as falling during a race,
you may choose to wear a helmet and accept the
risks.
On the other hand, if head impact with the
water is more likely, you may choose to not wear a
helmet.
Fire Extinguisher:
A charged and functional fire extinguisher must be
carried on board, and may be stored in the storage
compartment (see the Storage Compartment sec-
tion in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter). Be
sure to install the fire extinguisher securely.
Because the watercraft is an inboard boat less
than 4.8 m (16 ft) in length, federal regulations re-
quire that a fire extinguisher rated “B-1" (minimum
1 kg or 2 pound capacity) be aboard when operat-
ing on navigable waters under Coast Guard Juris-
diction. In addition, most states, parks, and wildlife
departments require that a U.S.C.G. approved fire
extinguisher be carried aboard, even on waters not
under federal jurisdiction.
Other countries may have their own standards and
regulations; be sure to follow them.
WARNING
Do not use your watercraft unless it has a fire
extinguisher on board.
Standard equipment does not include a fire extin-
guisher.
Many owners prefer to provide their own