Operating Instructions - grabner ADVENTURE Handbuch

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Functional test of the material:
 Check
the
(insufficient operating pressure can
seriously affect sailing characteristics)
 Check the valves.
Safety:
 Security is the prime consideration
learns to avoid accidents!
 Check the statutory regulations of the
country or region.
 Comply with local regulations.
 Always be aware of your responsibilities
never ignore safety regulations. You
would endanger your own life and that
of others.
 Learn to master your boat at all times
 Security is the prime consideration
learns to avoid accidents!
 Check the statutory regulations of the
country or region.
 Check
the weather
currents, tides and wind conditions.
 Inform a person on land about your
planned destination and when you plan
to return.
 Wear a life-jacket (EN 393 or EN 395) -
especially for travelling on white-water.
 Wear a helmet on white-water (EN
1385).
 Wear a neoprene suit, neoprene shoes
and a water sport jacket at cold weather
or at white-water trips.
 Pack your luggage which you take with
you on the boat trip in watertight
containers (plastic barrels or roll bags)
 Save the luggage which you take with
you against lost with ropes or belts at the
boat.
 Do not fix yourself with a rope or a
cowtail on the boat – this can be
HUGHLY DANGEROUSE
capsizing.
operating pressure
reports, local
when
 Never use a boat under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine. Keep your
passengers sober, too.
Notices for operation with motor:
 Check that the motor fixing screws are
tight
 Secure the motor with a rope or a chain
on your boat
 Top up fuel and oil
 Learn to determine the distance that can
be travelled with a full tank
 Check that the contents of the tank are
always sufficient to reach a safe harbour.
 Near the beach drive without exception
in the marked area and be on the lookout
for swimmers and divers and other
boats.
 Keep away from swimmers and divers.
If you should come close to swimmers
or divers, switch off the motor.
Important for the environment:
 Respect the animal world
 Avoid unnecessary noise
 Leave no waste
 Only
use
detergents
We are all responsible for a clean and
healthy environment. If everyone observes
these rules,
maintaining the earth intact for future
generations.
There is now nothing more to stop you
taking your first journey. We wish you
delight and fun with your boat.
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we can contribute to