2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 11

2006 Polaris Sawtooth Manual

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SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner's manual. S Read this manual and all labels carefully, and follow the operating procedures described. S Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course. Purchasers of a new Polaris ATV and their eligible family members are entitled to take the ATV RiderCoursesm. Contact ATV Enrollment Express at (800) 887-2887 or visit www.atvsafety.org for information on enrollment in the ATV RiderCoursesm. S Never allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this ATV. S Never permit a guest to operate the ATV unless the guest has read this manual and all product labels and has completed a certified safety training course. S Always avoid operating an ATV on paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and streets. S Never operate an ATV on a public street, road or highway, including a dirt or gravel road. S Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits properly. Always wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. S Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV. S Never operate at excessive speeds. Travel at speeds appropriate for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. S Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts. S Always inspect your ATV before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules outlined in your owner's manual. S Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the ATV during operation. 8

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8
SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these
instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail
within your owner’s manual.
S
Read this manual and all labels carefully, and follow the operating
procedures described.
S
Never operate an ATV without proper instruction.
Take a training
course
. Purchasers of a new Polaris ATV and their eligible family
members are entitled to take the ATV
RiderCourse
sm
. Contact ATV
Enrollment Express at (800) 887-2887 or visit www.atvsafety.org for
information on enrollment in the ATV
RiderCourse
sm
.
S
Never allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this ATV.
S
Never permit a guest to operate the ATV unless the guest has read
this manual and all product labels and has completed a certified safe-
ty training course.
S
Always avoid operating an ATV on paved surfaces, including side-
walks, driveways, parking lots, and streets.
S
Never operate an ATV on a public street, road or highway, including
a dirt or gravel road.
S
Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved helmet that fits
properly. Always wear eye protection (goggles or face shield),
gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
S
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV.
S
Never operate at excessive speeds. Travel at speeds appropriate for
the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
S
Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts.
S
Always inspect your ATV before each use to make sure it’s in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules outlined in your owner’s manual.
S
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the foot-
rests of the ATV during operation.