Sportsstuff Super Big Betty Instructions D'utilisation Et Avertissements page 3

• Whether you plan to be in a watercraft, or skiing/riding behind one it is important you are wearing
a properly fitted life jacket (PFD) approved by your country's agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc.
• Inspect all equipment prior to each use, check bindings, fins, tube, attachment, tow rope and
flotation device. Do not use if damaged.
Watercraft Safety: A knowledgeable and responsible driver is the most important safety device
on any watercraft.
• Never operate a watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Only use water ballast and people for additional weight.
• Never exceed the passenger or weight limitations of the watercraft.
• Never allow passengers to hang outside the watercraft or towed device or sit on the gunwales
or anywhere outside of the normal seating area.
• Never allow water to overflow the bow or gunwales of the watercraft.
• Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the handling of the watercraft.
Carbon Monoxide: The exhaust from the engine on a watercraft contains Carbon Monox
ide (CO) which is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. Excessive exposure to CO
can cause severe injury or death. Follow this advice to avoid injury.
• Never "Platform Drag" by holding onto the boarding platform or be dragged directly behind the
watercraft. This is where CO will be.
• Do not sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform while the engine is running.
• Make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well. An improperly tuned engine pro-
duces excessive exhaust and CO.
• If you smell engine exhaust do not stay in that position.
• Go to the United States Coast Guard's website: www.uscgboating.org for more information on
how to help protect yourself and others from the dangers of CO.
Tow Ropes: Tow ropes come in different lengths and strengths for different activities. Make
sure any rope you are using is suited for skiing or riding and that it is in good condition.
• Never use a rope that is frayed, knotted, unraveling or discolored from use or being left in the
sun. If a rope breaks while in use it can recoil at the skier/rider being towed or into the water-
craft where it might strike passengers. Replace tow ropes with any sign of damage.
• Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or riders.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with hardware designed for
towing. Refer to your Boat User's manual for instructions on proper tow rope attachment for
each watersports activity.
• Always keep people and tow ropes away from the propeller, even when idling.
• If a tow rope should become entangled in a propeller, shut off engine, remove the key and put
it in your pocket before retrieving the rope.
• Tow ropes should be neatly stowed in the boat when not in use.
Preparing to ski or ride: Always have a person other than the driver as an observer to look out
for the skier/rider.
• Be sure the driver is aware of the experience and ability level of the skier/rider.
• The driver, observer and skier/ rider need to agree on hand signals before skiing or riding.
Signals should include READY, STOP, SPEED UP, and SLOW DOWN.
• Start the engine only after making sure that no one in the water is near the propeller.
• Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of the watercraft, or in the water
near the watercraft.
• Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around anyone's hands, arms, legs, or other
parts of the body.
• Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is tight.