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Do not use the boat in bad weather or sea
conditions beyond the skill or experience of
the operator or the comfortable capability of
the boat or passengers.
Shut off motor when near swimmers. Severe
injury or death will result from contact with ro-
tating propeller.
Make sure the passengers and gear do not
obstruct the operator’s view or impede his
ability to move.
Helm Boarding Ladder Warning Label
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Do not exceed the maximum engine power
rating stated on the certification plate located
inside the boat.
When pulling skiers do not turn on the engine
until you are at least a boat length away from
the person in the water. When approaching a
downed skier, turn off the engine at least one
boat length away before reaching the skier in
the water.
C. Passenger Safety
Before getting underway, show all passengers where
emergency and safety equipment is stowed, and ex-
plain how to use it. Everyone aboard should wear rub-
ber-soled shoes which resist slipping on wet surfaces.
While underway, passengers should remain seated in-
side the deck rails and gates. Do not allow passengers
to drag their feet or hands in the water. Always use
handholds and other safety hardware to prevent falls.
All nonswimmers, poor swimmers and small children
should wear PFDs at all times.
E. First Aid
As a boater, you should be familiar with the basic first
aid procedures that may be needed while you are out far
from help. Fish hook accidents or minor cuts and abra-
sions may be the most serious mishaps on board a
boat but you should also learn the proper procedures
and be ready to deal with the truly serious problems like
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, excessive bleeding, hy-
pothermia, and burns. First aid literature and courses
are available through most Red Cross chapters.
D. Propeller
F. Operation By Minors
Personal Injury!
Donotallowanyonenearapropeller,evenwhen
the engine is off. Propeller blades can be sharp
and continue to turn even after the engine is
shut off. Do not allow anyone near the propeller
when the throttle is in neutral position. Acci-
dently engaging the shift can result in a serious
injury or death. (See actual ladder warning la-
bels and helm boarding ladder warning label
below.)
Minors should always be supervised by an adult when-
ever operating a boat. Many states have laws regarding
the minimum age and licensing requirements of minors.
Be sure to check local laws or contact the state boating
authorities for information.
G. “Rules of the Road”
Asaresponsibleboater,youmustcomplywiththe“Rules
of the Road,” the marine traffic laws enforced by the
U.S. Coast Guard. Navigating a boat is much the same
as driving an automobile. Operating either one respon-
sibly means complying with a set of rules intended to
prevent accidents. Just as you assume other car driv-
ers know what they are doing, other boaters assume
you know what you are doing. Information regarding
navigational rules and the “Rules of the Road” are dis-
cussed in further detail in C-1 & C-2 of the next section.
Never approach or use ladder when motor is
running. Severe injury or death will result from
contact with rotating propeller.
Ladder Warning Label
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner’s Manual
Section B
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