Polaris 2012 WideTrak LX INTL - Manual (Page 15)

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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 22.
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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