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Safety, Operator safety – Polaris 2010 Ranger XP User Manual

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and

procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner's manual.

• Read this manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating proce-

dures described.

• Never allow anyone under age 16 to operate this vehicle and never

allow anyone without a valid driver's license to operate this vehicle.

• Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving

experience with this vehicle.

• No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle.

Any passenger must be able to comfortably reach the floor and hand

holds.

• The driver and any passenger should wear helmet, eye protection and

seat belt at all times.

• Always keep arms and legs inside the cab frame while the vehicle is

in motion.

• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the

floorboards of the vehicle during operation.

• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read

this manual and all product labels.

• To reduce tipover risk, be especially careful when encountering

obstacles and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns.

• This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public roads.

Always avoid paved surfaces.

• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehi-

cle.

• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper

for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experi-

ence.

• Never attempt jumps or other stunts.

WARNING