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Special Safety Messages
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Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which can cause injury
or death if inhaled in sufficient quantities.
Educate all occupants about the risks and
symptoms of CO accumulation and CO
poisoning.
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Fuel vapors can explode, resulting in
injury or death. Always use the bilge blower
for a minimum of 5 minutes before starting
the engine, then turn it OFF above idle
speed. Use of the the bilge blower should
never replace checking for fuel vapor odours.
•
If at any time, fuel leaks/odours are
found, do not start the engine. Have the boat
serviced by an authorized Williams dealer.
•
Always keep in mind that as the throttle
is returned to the idle position, less directional
control is available. To turn the boat, both
steering and throttle are necessary.
•
This boat has no brake. Stopping
distance will vary depending on initial speed,
load, wind and water conditions. Practice
stopping and docking in a safe, traffic-free
area to have an idea of how long it will take
to stop the boat under varying conditions.
•
Do not release the throttle when trying
to steer away from objects. You need throttle
to steer. Do not use the boat's reverse to stop.
•
Do not start or operate the boat if
any person is not properly seated in a seat
intended for use when underway or if a
person is nearby in the water.
Before Getting Underway
Always perform the pre-use inspection
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as specified in this book (see page 13).
•
Do not exceed the payload or passenger
capacities for this boat; these are listed on the
capacity plate located inside the helmsman's
footwell, and in the specifications in this
manual.
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The boat's jet thrust can cause injury.
Always accelerate slowly, and decelerate in a
controlled fashion.
•
Observe the instructions on all safety
labels. They are there to help assure that you
have a safe and enjoyable outing.
•
Riding with passenger(s) or pulling
other boats, tubes, a skier or a wakeboarder
makes the boat handle differently and
requires greater skill.
•
Always attach the kill cord. Should the
driver move away from, or be thrown from
the helm position, the kill cord will detach
from the console and the engine will stop.
Detaching the kill cord also allows a crew
member or passenger to stop the engine
if the driver were to become incapacitated
whilst at the helm, e.g. if they fainted.
•
Always check your kill cord works at
the start of each day or session and check it
regularly for signs of wear.
•
Do not leave kill cords out in the
elements. Extremes of temperature and UV
light will harm the kill cord in the long term.
•
If your kill cord has lost its spiral
tension, replace it.
•
When replacing kill cords, purchase
Williams's own kill cord.
Overloading or an uneven load
•
can affect manoeuvrability, stability and
performance. Do not exceed the data on the
builder's plate.
•
Regularly inspect the boat, hull, engine,
safety equipment, and all other boating gear
and keep them in safe operating condition.
•
Be sure you have at least the minimum
required safety equipment, lifejackets and any
additional gear needed for your trip.
•
Check that all lifesaving equipment is in
safe operating condition and easily accessible.
Show all passengers where this equipment is
and make sure they know how to use it.
•
Keep an eye on the weather. Check the
local weather before departure and be alert
to changing conditions. Beware of offshore
winds and currents.
•
Keep enough fuel on board for the
planned trip. Always verify fuel level before use
Operators' and Passengers' Awareness
•
Each boat operator has a responsibility to
ensure the safety of his/her passenger(s) and
of other water users. Please follow all safety
instructions and operate your boat with care.
•
Operation of this boat by a person
under 16 years of age or a person with a
disability that impairs vision, reaction time,
judgment or operation of the controls is not
recommended.
•
Never operate a boat while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. They slow
reaction time and impair judgement. Allow
only qualified drivers to operate your boat.
•
Remember that sun, wind, fatigue
or illness may impair your judgement and
reaction time.
Water Sports
Taking part in any water sport requires
increased safety awareness by the
participant and the boat operator.
•
If you have never pulled someone
behind your boat before, it is a good idea to
spend a few hours as an observer, working
with and learning from an experienced driver.
It is also important to be aware of the skill and
experience of the person being pulled.
•
Always have a second person on board
to observe the person in the water so the
driver can concentrate on operating the boat.
1
and during the trip. Apply the principle of
/
of
3
1
the fuel to reach your destination,
/
to return,
3
and keep
1
/
in reserve. Allow for changes due
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to adverse weather or other delays.
•
Keep accurate and up-to-date charts
of the boating area on board. Before getting
underway, check water conditions in the
planned boating area.
•
Before departure, inform a responsible
person ashore of your plans.
•
At least one passenger should be able
to operate the boat in case the operator is
unexpectedly unable to do so.
•
Always use the kill cord when operating
the boat and ensure that all passengers are
familiar with its use.
•
Ensure that any operator and all
passengers know how to swim and how to
re-board the boat from the water (Please see
instructions on how to do so on page 19). If
a passenger does not know how to swim,
ensure that passenger wears a lifejacket at
all times and take extra precautions when
boating.
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Both the boat operator and observer
should monitor the location of the towrope
when participating in watersports.
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A slack tow rope can become
entangled with persons or objects in the
boat or in the water, particularly when making
a tight turn or circling and cause serious
personal injury.
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