2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 18

2006 Polaris Sawtooth Manual

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Operator Safety SAFETY WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV without wearing an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating an ATV without an approved helmet increases the risk of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident. Operating without eye protection could result in an accident and could increase the chance of a severe injury in the event of an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always wear an approved helmet that fits properly. Always wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the ATV after consuming alcohol or drugs. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs could seriously affect operator judgment. Reaction time may be slower and operator balance and perception could be affected. Consuming alcohol and/or drugs before or while operating an ATV could result in an accident causing severe injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an ATV. 15

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15
SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
Operating this ATV without wearing an
approved helmet, eye protection and
protective clothing.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Operating an ATV without an approved
helmet increases the risk of a severe
head injury or death in the event of an
accident.
Operating without eye protection could
result in an accident and could increase
the chance of a severe injury in the
event of an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Always wear an approved helmet that
fits properly.
Always wear eye protection (goggles or
face shield), gloves, boots,
long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
WARNING
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
Operating the ATV after consuming
alcohol or drugs.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs
could seriously affect operator
judgment. Reaction time may be slower
and operator balance and perception
could be affected.
Consuming alcohol and/or drugs before
or while operating an ATV could result in
an accident causing severe injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating an
ATV.