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2019 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9928978 REV 05) > Safety Chapter
IMPORTANT |
The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains
warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully
understand
before safely riding or performing maintenance
on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's
Manual.
Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of
Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner
Support area
of Polaris.com
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Safety Warnings
WARNING |
Failure to follow recommended precautions and procedures could result
in severe injury or death. Always heed all safety precautions
and follow all operation, inspection
and maintenance procedures outlined in this manual. |
This owner’s manual
contains information that is essential to the safe use and proper
maintenance of your SLINGSHOT vehicle.
Anyone who operates the SLINGSHOT vehicle must read
the owner’s manual and all safety labels on the vehicle before operating.
- Anyone who operates
the SLINGSHOT vehicle must have a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle
endorsement. Never allow anyone
without a valid driver’s license and motorcycle
endorsement to operate this vehicle.
- Never allow anyone
under the age of 16 to operate this vehicle.
- Never install a child
safety seat in this vehicle. All riders must be tall enough to sit
with backs against the seat, both
feet flat on the floor and seat belts properly
secured.
- The driver and passenger
must wear a full-face DOT-approved helmet, eye protection and seat
belt at all times.
- Always keep hands,
arms and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
- Avoid wearing long
scarves and clothing that may trail outside the rider compartment.
- Always make sure
all cargo and other items in the rider compartment are properly secured
before operating.
- The SLINGSHOT vehicle
handles differently than 2-wheel motorcycles and other on-road vehicles.
Read the section in this manual
entitled SLINGSHOT Vehicles vs. Other On-Road Vehicles.
- This manual was written
in North America, where vehicle operation is in the right driving
lane. You may need to adapt some
of the instructions to the driving conditions
(such as left-lane operation) and regulations in your area of operation.
- Carefully read and
understand the information found in this Safety section of the owner’s manual.
- Understand and follow
the procedures outlined in the Maintenance section to keep your vehicle in peak condition
on the road or in storage.
- Bring this manual
with you when you ride. Following the precautions and procedures in
the manual will add to your enjoyment
and help keep you riding safely.
- If you lose or damage
this manual, you can purchase a new one through any authorized dealer.
The owner’s manual should be
considered part of the vehicle and remain
with it if the vehicle is sold. This manual is also available online
under the Rider Community link at www.polaris.com.
- If you experience
a wheel impact, such as hitting a curb, a large pothole or road debris,
have your tires and rims inspected
immediately. These types of impacts may cause
hidden tire/rim damage that may not be noticeable during operation.
This damage
could cause tire or rim failures and result
in accidents causing serious personal injury or death. If you are
in doubt, have
the wheel checked by your authorized SLINGSHOT
dealer or tire professional. Exercise care when parking along curbs
and reduce
speed if possible when approaching unavoidable
potholes and/or road debris.