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Safety, Operator safety, Riding apparel – Polaris 2011 Widetrak IQ User Manual

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Riding Apparel

Helmet
Wearing a helmet can prevent a severe head injury. Whenever riding a
POLARIS vehicle, always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds estab-
lished safety standards.

Approved helmets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) label.

Approved helmets in Europe, Asia and Oceania
bear the ECE 22.05 label. The ECE mark consists
of a circle surrounding the letter E, followed by the
distinguishing number of the country which has
granted approval. The approval number and serial
number will also be displayed on the label.
Eye Protection
Do not depend on eyeglasses or sunglasses for eye protection. When-
ever riding a POLARIS vehicle, always wear shatterproof goggles or
use a shatterproof helmet face shield. POLARIS recommends wearing
approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) bearing markings such
as VESC 8, V-8, Z87.1, or CE. Make sure protective eye wear is kept
clean.
Clothing
Be prepared, be warm and be com-
fortable when riding. Be aware of
the weather forecast, especially the
windchill, and dress accordingly.
See the chart on page 23.

WARNING! Avoid wearing loose

clothing or long scarves, which can

become entangled in moving parts and

cause serious injury. Always wear an

approved helmet and eye protection.

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