2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 24

2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Manual

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Operator Safety SAFETY WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Removing hands from the handlebars or feet from the footrests during operation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Removing even one hand or foot can reduce ability to control the vehicle or could cause loss of balance and ejection from the ATV. If the operator's foot is not firmly planted on the footrest, it could come into contact with the rear wheels and lead to accident or injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the ATV during operation. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to use extra caution when operating the ATV on unfamiliar terrain. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Unfamiliar terrain may contain hidden rocks, bumps, or holes that could cause loss of control or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions. 21

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21
SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
Removing hands from the handlebars or feet from the footrests
during operation.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Removing even one hand or foot can reduce ability to control the
vehicle or could cause loss of balance and ejection from the ATV.
If the operator’s foot is not firmly planted on the footrest, it could
come into contact with the rear wheels and lead to accident or
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of the ATV during operation.
WARNING
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
Failure to use extra
caution when operating
the ATV on unfamiliar
terrain.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Unfamiliar terrain may
contain hidden rocks,
bumps, or holes that could
cause loss of control or
overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions.