O'Brien Big Baller 2091515 - Manuel (Page 6)

Your equipment and your tow rope:
• Inspect all equipment prior to use. Check bindings, fins, tube and attachment point,
and flotation device prior to each use. Do not use if damaged.
• Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard Type III (PFD) Life Jacket.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with hardware
designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft manual for instructions on proper tow
rope attachment.
• Tow ropes stretch during use. If a rope breaks or is suddenly released, it can snap
back into the watercraft. Warn all riders, skiers and occupants of the danger of rope
recoil.
• When in the boat, keep away from the tow rope to avoid injury. Passengers can be
hit, or become entangled in the rope.
• Inspect tow rope and its attachments before using. Do not use tow rope if frayed,
knotted or damaged. Replace when signs of excessive deterioration are indicated by
discoloration, broken filaments, unraveling or other obvious signs of wear on the rope
or hardware.
• Use proper tow rope for the activity.
• Ensure tow rope is clear of all body parts prior to starting out or during use.
• Keep persons and ropes away from propeller when engine is running, even in
neutral. Should rope become entangled in propeller, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND
REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE RETRIEVING ROPE.
When you ski or ride:
• Attempting land or dock starts can increase the risk of injury or death. USE THIS
PRODUCT ONLY ON WATER.
•Always remove any slack in the rope between watercraft and skier/ rider before start-
ing. Sudden shock loads may cause injury to skier/rider or failure of rope, resulting in
snap-back or breakage.
• Do not ski or ride in shallow water, near shore, pilings, docks, rafts, swimmers, other
boats or other obstacles. Such obstacles are examples of risks that are inherent in the
sport.
• The driver and skier/rider must watch for and be able to stop or turn to avoid ob-
stacles.
• Always ski or ride in control and at speeds appropriate for your ability. Ski or ride
within your limits. Do not ski or ride over ramps or jumps without prior instruction.
• Falling and the injuries that may result are inherent risks in the sport.
• Use a flag to signal to others that a skier or rider is in the water.
• Driver must use extra caution approaching a fallen skier/rider and keep eye contact
on fallen skier/rider at all times.
• Put the boat in neutral when near a fallen skier/rider. Turn the engine off when
people are getting into or out of the boat, or in the water near the boat.
• Do not operate watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.