Can-Am BOMBARDIER DS650 - Manual (Page 12)

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES
THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY AND
CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
This vehicle handles differently from
other vehicles including motorcycles
and cars. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, even during routine ma-
neuvers such as turning and driving on
hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take
proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can re-
sult if you do not follow these instruc-
tions:
ƽ Read this Operator's Guide and all
on-product warning labels careful-
ly and follow the operating proce-
dures described. Watch and pay at-
tention to the Safety Videocassette
before operation.
ƽ Never operate this vehicle without
proper instruction. Take a training
course. Beginners should receive
training from a certified instructor.
Contact an authorized Bombardier
ATV dealer to find out about avail-
able training course nearest you or
call the Specialty Vehicle Institute of
America (SVIA) at 1 800 877–2887
or in Canada, the Canada safety
Council (CSC) at 1 (613) 739–1535
ext. 227.
ƽ Always follow this age recommen-
dation: A person under 16 years old
should never operate this vehicle.
ƽ Never carry a passenger on this ve-
hicle.
ƽ Never operate this vehicle on any
paved surfaces, including side-
walks, driveways, parking lots and
streets.
ƽ Never operate this vehicle on any
public street, road or highway, even
a dirt or gravel one.
ƽ Never take place on this vehicle
without wearing an approved hel-
met that fits properly. You should
also wear eye protection (goggles
or face shield), gloves, boots, long
sleeved shirt or jacket, and long
pants.
ƽ Never consume alcohol or drugs be-
fore or while riding this vehicle.
ƽ Never operate at excessive speeds.
Always go at a speed that is prop-
er for the terrain, visibility, and op-
erating conditions, and your experi-
ence.
ƽ Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or
other stunts.
ƽ Always inspect your vehicle each
time you use it to make sure it is
in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and mainte-
nance procedures and schedules
described in this Operator's Guide.
ƽ Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of the vehicle during op-
eration.
ƽ Always go slowly and be extra care-
ful when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing
terrain conditions when operating
this vehicle.
ƽ Never operate on excessively
rough, slippery or loose terrain un-
til you have learned and practiced
the skills necessary to control this
vehicle on such terrain. Always be
especially cautious on these kinds
of terrain.
ƽ Always follow proper procedures
for turning as described further in
this Operator's Guide.
Practice
turning at low speeds before at-
tempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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