Mustang Survival MIT 70 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

AUTOMATIC
MD4041 MANUAL MD4042 AUTOMATIC
WHY ARE FLOTATION DEVICES REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT?
Drowning is the leading cause of fatalities involving recreational
boating. In over 80 percent of fatal incidents the person was not
wearing flotation, and most of these occurred after falls overboard or
capsize of small boats. An approved flotation device, when worn, helps
raise your head above water in the first critical moments of immersion.
Some devices are designed to keep you face up in the water, and
increase your chances for survival and rescue. Different body types
float differently, and some boating activities require special features in
a flotation device.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLOTATION DEVICE
Because your flotation device is designed to save your life, you need
to be comfortable using it and thoroughly familiar with how it
works. If you just purchased or have not yet used your flotation
device, Transport Canada and the U.S. Coast Guard recommend
that you immediately test it as described in "How and Why to Test
Your Flotation Device," page 17. This will not only ensure your
device is in good condition, it will give you experience using all
methods of inflation.
After initial testing, get in the habit of inspecting your flotation device
before each use, re-arming it after each use, and of course wearing it
every time you go out on the water.
3