BRP DS70 - Manual (Page 14)

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 VIDEO be-
fore operation.
ƽ Never operate this vehicle without
proper instruction. Take a train-
ing course. All operators should
receive training from a certified
instructor. Contact an authorized
Can-Am dealer for more informa-
tions.
USA and Canada only: to find
out about available training course
nearest you, call the Specialty Ve-
hicle 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 child under 6 years old should
never operate an ATV with engine
size 50 cc or greater.
– A child under 12 years old should
never operate an ATV with engine
size 70 cc or greater.
ƽ Never allow a child under age 16 to
operate a category “Y” (youth mod-
el) ATV without adult supervision,
and never allow continued use of an
ATV by a child if he does not have
the abilities to operate it safely.
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 (gog-
gles or visor), 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
footpegs of the vehicle during op-
eration.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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