Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
11
SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV without proper instruction.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does
not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations
and on different types of terrain.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete the ATV
RiderCourse
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offered by Polaris through the SVIA. They should
then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the
operating techniques described in the Owner’ s Manual.
For more information about the ATV RiderCourse
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contact ATV
Enrollment Express at (800) 887-2887 or visit www.atvsafety.org.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to follow the age recommendations for this ATV.
WHAT CAN
HAPPEN
Severe injury and/or death could occur if a child under the
minimum age recommendation operates an ATV.
Even though a child may be within the recommended age group
for operating some ATVs, he/she may not have the skills,
abilities, or judgment needed to operate an ATV safely and could
be susceptible to accident or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
No one under the age of 16 should operate a Polaris ATV.