MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series Benutzerhandbuch
boating
safety
Your safety, as well as the safety of others with and around you,
is a direct result of how you operate and maintain your boat.
You—and anyone who will be operating this boat—should read
and seek to fully comprehend this Owner’s Manual, and any ad-
ditional information provided by component manufacturers and
suppliers. Make sure that you understand all of the controls and
operating instructions before attempting to operate the boat.
Improper operation is extremely dangerous!
The basic safety rules are outlined in this section of the Owner’s
Manual. Additional precautions throughout the Manual are
noted by the following symbols:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
The precautions listed in this Owner’s Manual and on the boat
are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not
specifically recommended by MasterCraft, using it may place
you and others in an unsafe situation; in addition, you may ren-
der your warranty void. Remember: Always use common sense
when operating, servicing or repairing the boat!
Observing the safety recommendations found in this Owner’s
Manual is critical to keeping your boating experience as safe
as possible during routine operation. Your failure to do so may
result in severe personal injury or death to you and/or others.
Use caution and common sense when operating your boat. Do
not ever take unnecessary chances!
General Precautions
Be certain that all operators of your boat are aware of the safety
information within this Owner’s Manual and that they use it to
conform to boat safety principles.
Boating safety starts with a thorough understanding of boat
operations. In addition to careful review of this Owner’s Manual,
you should also be aware that many sources of helpful informa-
tion are available. MasterCraft urges you to pursue additional
training prior to the independent operation of your boat. How-
ever, training at any time from recognized boating and/or safety
organizations is beneficial.
The following is a listing of a few agencies and organizations that
offer safety training and/or information:
American Red Cross, National HQ
8111 Gatehouse Road, 6th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
(202) 737-8300
www.redcross.org
U.S. A. Water Ski Association
1251 Holy Cow Road
Polk City FL 33868
(863) 324-4341
www.usawaterski.org
Boat Owners Association of the United States
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria VA 22304
(703) 823-9550
www.boatus.com
National Safe Boating Council
2550 M Street NW, Suite 425
Washington DC 20037
(202) 296-4588
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
2100 Second Street SW
Washington DC 20593-001
(202) 267-1001
www.uscg.mil
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