2012 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 300LX Owners Manual - Page 3

READ THIS FIRST! WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this owner's manual can jeopardize your safety and increase the possibility for an accident resulting in serious injury or death. To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, thoroughly read this owner's manual before operating your Jet Ski watercraft. To reduce the risk of SEVER INJURY or DEATH: WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD). All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD that is suitable for personal watercraft (PWC) use. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into water or being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into lower body cavities. All riders must wear a wet suit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. Wet suits are made of a thick material (neoprene) that significantly retards the velocity of water passing through it. Normal swim wear will not adequately protect you but some other aquatic wear may protect against this injury. Swimsuits that may be displaced by the force of the water will not provide that protection. Materials that are thicker, materials that are a tighter weave, materials that are water repellant, and materials that are closer fitting will tend to provide more protection. In the absence of wearing a wet suit bottom, you should select a clothing design that will maximize your protection. Footwear, gloves, and goggles/glasses are recommended.