Polaris 2015 GEM eM1400 LSV - Manual (Page 19)

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or rollover. Always follow proper procedures for
traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual.
• Use the brake pedal to control speed when descending a hill. Never travel down a hill at high speed.
• Always descend a hill with the direction selector on FORWARD. Never descend a hill in neutral.
• Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
• Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Travel straight downhill.
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
Severe injury or death can result if the vehicle and/or the operator fall through the ice. Never operate
the vehicle on a frozen body of water.
Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle
Leaving the keys in the vehicle can lead to unauthorized use of the vehicle by someone under the age
of 16, without a drivers license, or without proper training. This could result in an accident or rollover.
Always remove the key when the vehicle is not in use.
Hot Drive Systems
The motor and controller are very hot during and after use of the vehicle. Hot components can cause
burns and fire. Do not touch hot drive system components. Always keep combustible materials away
from the drive system. Use caution when traveling through tall grass, especially dry grass. Always
inspect areas near the drive system after driving through tall grass, weeds, brush and other tall ground
cover. Promptly remove any grass or debris clinging to the vehicle.
Washing the Vehicle
Liquids can damage electrical components and the circuit board. Handle liquids with care. Do not spray
water directly into areas that contain batteries or electrical components.
Precautions During Maintenance
WARNING! Do not work in or near the battery compartment or on any other electrical component of
the vehicle while charging the batteries. Always disconnect the main power connector before servicing
or unplugging any electrical components. See page 28.
Always follow all safety instructions in the maintenance portion of this owner’s manual, as well as the
following:
• Make sure the vehicle is properly immobilized before beginning any maintenance.
• Always block the chassis securely before working under the vehicle.
• Turn the key off and remove it from the vehicle.
• Insulate any tools used within the battery area to prevent sparks or battery explosion caused by
shorting the battery terminals or wiring. Remove the batteries, or cover the exposed terminals with an
insulating material.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY
PLEASE CONTACT GEM CUSTOMER SERVICE. See page 1.