2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 29

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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Operator Safety WARNING SAFETY POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly operating over obstacles. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating over obstacles could cause loss of control or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles. Avoid operating over large obstacles such as rocks and fallen trees when possible. If unavoidable, use extreme caution and always follow proper procedures as outlined in the owner's manual. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Skidding or sliding. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control. If the tires regain traction unexpectedly, the ATV could overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD On slippery surfaces such as ice, travel slowly and use extra caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control. 29

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly operating over obstacles.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Operating over obstacles could cause loss of control or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles.
Avoid operating over large obstacles such as rocks and fallen trees when
possible. If unavoidable, use extreme caution and always follow proper
procedures as outlined in the owner's manual.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Skidding or sliding.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control.
If the tires regain traction unexpectedly, the ATV could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
On slippery surfaces such as ice, travel slowly and use extra caution to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.