O'Brien Platform Trainers
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1. Your age QUnder 18 018 25 026 35 036 50 UOver 50 Education QHigh School USome College OCollege OGraduate Work2. Brien will notify you of the cost to repair if applicable or if the product cannot be repaired You will be given the option to repair the product if repairable at the quoted cost and O Brien will repair and return to you You must also pay the return shipping charges If you decide not to have the product repaired or if the product cannot be repaired you can request the product to be returned You must pay the return shipping charges What Does This Warranty Not Cover Damage failure or malfunction of the product caused by 1 normal wear and tear including but not limited to scratches nicks and fading from normal use 2 commercial use including rental summer camps demonstration or instructional pur poses 3 abuse or misuse including but not limited to use of the product contrary to written instructions collisions with objects use of rails or sliders dragging the product across ground docks or other abrasive surfaces 4 improper storage or use of board racks leading to scratches nicks fractures or other deformation or discoloration from sunlight 5 modification or alteration of the product 6 use of the product with accessories or parts not sold by O Brien for use with O Brien water skis including bolt on systems to attach fins and bindings cutting and reshaping boards overlays and or binding parts 7 tow rope handle striking product 8 incidental and consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusio
3. any other obstacles e Use Only on Water with a qualified watercraft driver and observer e Do not use near docks pilings swimmers or other watercraft e Always wear a properly fitted life jacket PFD approved by your country s agency USCG Type IIL ISO etc e Never attach or tie the rope to the watercraft while pulling children s trainers Adult observer should hold the provided handle within the hull of the watercraft e Always release the handle and rope as soon as the child falls e Carbon Monoxide CO poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death Do not sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform while the engine is running Do not shorten the trainer rope to bring the child closer to the water craft e Always read User s Manual before use Copyright 2011 WSIA A WARNING This water sports product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE Before you get in the water Skiing or riding instruction is recommended before use Instruction will teach general safety guidelines and proper skiing or riding techniques which may reduce your risk of injury For more information on skiing or riding schools contact your dealer Association or local ski club e Know the federal state and local laws that apply to your area e If you are not familiar with a waterway ask someone who is to tell you about any hidden dangers or
4. things to avoid e Whether you plan to be in a watercraft or skiing riding behind one it is important you are wearing a prop erly fitted life jacket PFD approved by your country s agency USCG Type III ISO etc e Inspect all equipment prior to each use check bindings fins tube attachment tow rope and flotation device Do not use if damaged Watercraft Safety A knowledgeable and responsible driver is the most important safety device on any watercraft e Never operate a watercraft ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Only use water ballast and people for additional weight e Never exceed the passenger or weight limitations of the watercraft e Never allow passengers to hang outside the watercraft or towed device or sit on the gunwales or anywhere outside of the normal seating area e Never allow water to overflow the bow or gunwales of the watercraft e Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the handling of the watercraft Carbon Monoxide The exhaust from the engine on a watercraft contains Carbon Monoxide CO which is a colorless odorless and poisonous gas Excessive exposure to CO can cause severe injury or death Fol low this advice to avoid injury e Never Platform Drag by holding onto the boarding platform or be dragged directly behind the water craft This is where CO will be e Do not sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform while the engine is running e Make su
5. Read This Manual First Before Using This Product This Manual Contains Important Product and Safety Information j sees CHILDREN S TRAINERS OWNERS MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of one of the finest watersports products available O Brien uses the very best materials to help insure a long lasting quality product Please complete and remove the warranty card included with your new ski and mail it within 10 days of purchase Before using your new product please take a minute to read the following warning and safety information Also enclosed are instructions on how to fine tune your new ski and bindings These instructions will help you obtain the most enjoyment possible from your new O Brien A WARNING Use of this product and participation in the sport involves inherent risks of injury or death To reduce risks e Ski in control and at an appropriate speed for your ability level The faster you ski the greater the risk Start slow e Use correct size trainers and bindings Wet binding and feet with water only e Binding should be properly fitted for a snug not tight fit e Even when properly fitted and performing as designed ski bindings will not release from the ski Your feet may or may not come out of the bindings in a fall which can result in injury e Land or dock starts or in use in shallow water or near shore increases the risk of injury or death Do not use near docks pilings swimmers other watercraft or
6. e the driver is aware of the experience and ability level of the skier rider e The driver observer and skier rider need to agree on hand signals before skiing or riding Signals should include READY STOP SPEED UP and SLOW DOWN e Start the engine only after making sure that no one in the water is near the propeller e Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of the watercraft or in the water near the watercraft e Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around anyone s hands arms legs or other parts of the body e Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is tight e When the skier rider signals READY and there is no traffic ahead take off in a straight line Adjust the speed according to the signals given by the skier rider Skiing or Riding The watercraft and skier rider should always maintain a sufficient distance from obstacles so a skier rider falling or coasting and or watercraft will not encounter any obstacle e Do not use in shallow water or near shore docks pilings swimmers other watercraft or any other ob stacles e Use only on water e Never attempt land or dock starts This will increase your risk of injury or death e Always wear a properly fitted life jacket PFD approved by your country s agency USCG Type M ISO etc e The faster you ski or ride the greater your risk of injury e Never make sharp turns that may cause a slingshot effect on the skier rid
7. er s speed e Skier Rider should be towed at an appropriate speed for their ability level Fallen skier or rider Falling and injuries are common in skiing or riding e Circle a fallen skier rider slowly to return the tow rope handle or pick up the fallen skier rider e Put the watercraft in neutral when near a fallen skier rider e Always keep the fallen skier rider in view and on the driver s side of the watercraft e Display a red or orange skier down flag to alert other vessels that a skier rider is down The Warnings and practices in the Watersports Safety Code represent common risks encountered by users The code does not cover all instances of risk or danger Please use common sense and good judgment Copyright 2011 WSIA HOW TO USE YOUR TRAINER SKIS 1 Become comfortable with the equipment Allow the child to try on the skis to be come comfortable with the feel of the bindings Slide the child s foot into the toe area and push the heel rubber behind the child s heel Adjust the heel forward into a snug not tight fit Always wear a U S Coast Guard approved Type III PFD Life Jacket in the proper size for the child 2 On land training With the child standing in a slightly bent knee position and hold ing onto the short rope handle tow the child by hand across wet grass using the assist handle that would lead to the boat Note Instructing the child to keep his or her knees bent slightly shoulders back and arms
8. he date of retail purchase as evidenced by your sales receipt What Must You Do To obtain repair or replacement attach you name address phone number description of problem RA number and proof of purchase sales receipt or cancelled check to your board or binding O Brien claims can be handled in two ways 1 Customers can return the product to the retail store where the original purchase was made The retail store must contact Motion Water Sports Inc customer service 1 800 OBRIEN to obtain return authorization number RA 2 Costumers can contact Motion Water Sports directly to obtain a return authorization number and send the product on their own Return Authorization is for inspection purposes only Disposition will be determined by O Brien warranty personnel No warranty claims will be accepted without a valid authorization number and proof of purchase from an autho rized Obrien dealer Warrant claims are claims for warranty coverage only and do not constitute an agreement by O Brien to accept the warranty claim All warranties should be sent to Motion Water Sports Attn Warrant Dept 7926 Bracken Place SE Snoqualmie WA 98065 What Will O Brien do Ifthe product contains a defect in materials or workmanship O Brien will repair or replace any defective part or at its option replace the entire product at no charge You must pay shipping charges If O Brien determines that the product does not meet the warranty requirements O
9. n or limitation of incidental and consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you No Other Warranties O Brien does not extend any written or implied warranties beyond those expressly described herein These warranties are in lieu of any other warranties or obligations of O Brien its distributors or retailers Your Rights Under State Law This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state TEAR OFF COMPLETED SECTION BELOW AND MAIL TO O BRIEN KEEP TOP HALF Name Address City State Zip Email Address Model Name Ski Length Binding Size Store Name Address City State Zip Pro shop UBoat dealer OSporting goods store UMass merchant OUCatalog Which magazine s do you read OWaterSki OFishing OWater Skier OBoating Life QWindSurfing QiWakeBoarding UAlliance Wake OSki snow OPowder UPowerboat UBoating OBoating World OTrailer Boats OSports Illus QOutside OWatercraft Illus QOWWatercraft World OTransworld Snowboarding OSnowboarder Which website s do you visit Qlobrien com Owaterskimag com Owakeboardingmag com Uwakeworld com Ualliancewake com Uusawaterski com Uskifly com Uncwsa com UOwakeboarder com Which feature s did you base your decision on OiGraphics amp Styling UConstruction OPerformance OO Brien reputation UPrice Demo Ride OOther explain Have you attended a boat show in the past 2 years OYes UNo You are UMale OFemale
10. on instructions and or consult a trained technician e Always inspect skis fins and bindings for loose screws wear cracks delamination or tearing e Always make sure bindings and fins are fastened securely to the skis e Do not use worn or damaged equipment Fitting Your Trainers and Bindings Binding must not be used by anyone for whom it was not properly fitted e Wet binding and feet with water only e Binding should be snug but not tight A WARNING e Even when properly fitted and performing as designed ski bindings will not release from the ski Your feet may or may not come out of the bindings in a fall which can result in injury This may result in injury to the ankle knee leg or other parts of the body The risk of injury may be increased if only one foot comes out of the binding If you have questions about this or any O Brien product or about the instructions in this manual please contact us Write to Customer Service O Brien 7926 Bracken Place SE Snoqualmie WA 98065 Visit our website www obrien com Call us at 1 800 662 7436 CARE AND MAINTENENCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do not leave your ski exposed to the sun or bad weather for long periods of time We recommend purchasing and storing your ski in a slalom case when not in use 2 Rinse ski after use to remove sand dirt and salt water Do not clean ski with abra sive materials Use only a soft cotton cloth WATERSPORTS RESPONSIBILITY CODE Be aware that
11. re the engine is properly tuned and running well An improperly tuned engine produces excessive exhaust and CO e If you smell engine exhaust do not stay in that position e Go to the United States Coast Guard s website www uscgboating org for more information on how to help protect yourself and others from the dangers of CO Tow Ropes Tow ropes come in different lengths and strengths for different activities Make sure any rope you are using is suited for skiing or riding and that it is in good condition e Never use a rope that is frayed knotted unraveling or discolored from use or being left in the sun If a rope breaks while in use it can recoil at the skier rider being towed or into the watercraft where it might strike passengers Replace tow ropes with any sign of damage e Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or riders e Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with hardware designed for towing Refer to your watercraft manual for instructions on proper tow rope attachment e Always keep people and tow ropes away from the propeller even when idling e If a tow rope should become entangled in a propeller shut off engine remove the key and put it in your pocket before retrieving the rope e Tow ropes should be neatly stowed in the boat when not in use Preparing to ski or ride Always have a person other than the driver as an observer to look out for the skier rider e Be sur
12. rom the skis and the skier has mastered Step 4 6 Disconnect the ropes or rope and bar between the skis The skis can be discon nected from each other and used as a regular pair of skis SET UP FOR TRAINERS O Brien trainer skis are recommended for use by children age 3 6 or those under 80 Ibs 36 kg e Attach short rope handle to back loop of rope on forward section of ski e Attach long rope section to front loop of rope on forward section of ski e Do not exceed 12 mph 19 km See illustration for details WARNING Do not attach rope to the boat when it is attached to the skis Long rope handle to spotter 4 Short rope hand to child If you have questions about this or any O Brien product or about the instruc tions in this manual please contact us Write to Customer Service O Brien 7926 Bracken Place SE Snoqualmie WA 98065 Visit our website www obrien com Call us at 1 800 662 7436 PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS Watersports can be safe and fun for all levels of enthusiasts The User s Manual is presented to enhance your enjoyment of the sport It is intended to alert you to some of the potentially dangerous conditions that can arise in all watersports To reduce your risk of injury or death follow these guidelines and the Watersports Safety Code Trainers and Bindings Ensure compatibility of equipment by consulting your User s Manual manufacturer s recommendations installati
13. straight will help the child keep balance The child should keep their head level and not look down at the skis 3 Skiing in shallow water 6 to 8 15 20cm Repeat step two in shallow water 4 Skiing with the boat Have the spotter seated in the stern of the boat holding the rope by the handle Be sure the spotter is in a secure place when the skier is pulled out of the water to ensure that the spotter is not pulled from the boat Avoid the possibility of the released handle catching or snagging on equipment or boat fixtures Warning Do not attach rope to ski pylon tow harness or boat If the child falls the spotter must release the boat handle to prevent dragging the child Have a third per son in the water with the child to aid with form and to reassure and build confidence in the child Begin slowly 4 to 6 mph 6 to 8km is plenty for a small child Do not exceed 12 mph 19km Once the child is up make short runs and practice starts 5 Being towed by the boat Once the skier has mastered getting up on the water and skiing around disconnect the tow rope from the skis Do not proceed to this stage if the child is not ready to be pulled by the boat You can use the rope as a normal ski rope would be used attaching it to the boat but be sure to instruct the skier to let go of the rope when they fall to prevent the child from being dragged through the water Warning Do not attach the rope to the boat unless it is detached f
14. there are risks in boating and Watersports that good judgment and personal awareness can help reduce To increase your enjoyment of Watersports follow the ten elements of the Code In Watersports it is your responsibility to ALWAYS familiarize yourself with applicable laws waterways and inherent risks ALWAYS have a capable observer in addition to driver and agreed on hand signals ALWAYS wear a properly fitted life jacket approved by your country s agency ALWAYS read user s manual and inspect equipment before use ALWAYS ski and ride under control at proper speeds and within your limits ALWAYS turn ignition off when anyone is near watercraft power drive unit ALWAYS stay clear of engine exhaust to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning NEVER Platform Drag or touch swim platform while the engine is running NEVER ski or ride near swimmers shallow water other boats or obstacles NEVER operate watercraft ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs OBRIE M 7926 Bracken Place SE Snoqualmie WA 98065 O Brien Limited Warranty What Does This Warranty Cover O Brien warrants that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship when it is purchased from an authorized O Brien retailer and used for on water recreational purposes Who is Covered by This Warranty The original retail purchaser is covered by this warranty This warranty is non transferrable How Long Does This Warranty Last 1 year from t
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