2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Owners Manual - Page 26

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Manual

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SAFETY Rider Safety WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to use extra caution when operating on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain could cause loss of traction or loss of control, which could result in an accident or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you've learned and practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always use extra caution on rough, slippery or loose terrain. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Turning improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper turns could cause loss of control and lead to a collision or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in the owner's manual. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speed. 26

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SAFETY
Rider Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to use extra caution when
operating on excessively rough,
slippery or loose terrain.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Operating on excessively rough,
slippery or loose terrain could cause
loss of traction or loss of control,
which could result in an accident or
overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you've
learned and practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain.
Always use extra caution on rough, slippery or loose terrain.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Turning improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Improper turns could cause loss of control and
lead to a collision or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for turning as
described in the owner's manual.
Practice turning at slow speeds before
attempting to turn at faster speeds.
Never turn at excessive speed.