OBRIEN Simple Trainer Owner’s Manual

OBRIEN Simple Trainer Owner’s Manual

Read This Manual First Before Using This Product!!
This Manual Contains Important Product and Safety Information

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ĮSPĖJIMAS Šis produktas yra NE žaislas.

Tai yra a WATERSPORTS TRAINING device. Use only with adult supervision.
Before using your new product, please take a minute to read the following warning and safety information.

ĮSPĖJIMAS
Šio produkto naudojimas ir dalyvavimas sporte yra susijęs su ĮPRASTINE SUNKIOS SUŽALOJIMO ARBA MIRTIES RIZIKA. Naudotojas PRISIIMA VISĄ SUŽALOJIMO ARBA MIRTIES RIZIKĄ.

Norėdami sumažinti riziką:

• ALWAYS wear a properly fitted USCG type III / Level 70N, ISO/CE or other agency approved Life Jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
• NIEKADA operate watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• VISADA use correct size trainers and bindings. Wet bindings and feet with water only.
• Bindings should be properly fitted for a snug, not tight, fit.
• ANY FALL may result in injury. Even when properly fitted and perform-ing as designed, your feet may or may not come out of mounted bindings.
  Releasable bindings may or may not release.
• ALWAYS ski in control, at appropriate speeds for the conditions and within your limits. The faster you ski, the greater your risk of injury. Start slow.
• TIK use on water with both a qualified driver and a capable observer.
• NIEKADA attach or tie tow rope to watercraft while towing children’s train-ers. ALWAYS have the capable observer hold tow rope handle within the hull of the watercraft.
• IŠ karto release handle and rope when child falls.
• VENGTI breathing engine exhaust. Move to fresh air if you smell engine exhaust to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. NIEKADA shorten the trainer rope to bring child closer to the watercraft. LAIKYKITE TOLIAU from watercraft transom or boarding platform when engine is running.
• Land starts, dock starts, or use of man-made features (including rails, sliders, ramps, jumps, kickers or other features) increase risk of injury.
• NIEKADA ski near swimmers, shallow water, other watercraft, or obstacles.
• VISADA read User’s Manual before use. NIEKADA remove warning label

PRIPUKIMAS IR SURENGIMAS
Inflate the smaller push-in valves first and the large, (Lightning) valve last. To inflate your tube, use any high volume, low-pressure inflator. Your O’Brien dealer can direct you to the O’Brien 12-volt inflator or any of the many foot pumps or hand pumps that are available. The small rope and handle can be adjusted for the size of the rider. The long rope and handle is to be looped through the webbing loop at the nose of the tube and held by an adult. (DO NOT TIE TO THE BOAT)

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR TUBE

• After use, clean debris from your tube by wiping it off or spraying it with fresh water. This is especially important if it has been used in salt water, or in an area where there has been exposure to oil or gasoline.
  Never use harsh detergents to clean the tube. If you need more than water, use dish washing detergent or a similarly mild cleansing agent.
• Dry your tube and store it DEFLATED, in a cool, dry area. Storage in a very cold area could result in cracking of the vinyl tubes.

REMONTAS
Your tube is made of very durable materials; but you may get an occasional puncture. A repair kit is included with your O’Brien tube. To patch your tube, take the following steps:

1. Clean the area around the hole to remove any foreign matter. Mild detergent should suffice.
2. Cut a patch (round or oval shaped) from the patching material included in the repair kit. The patch must be somewhat larger than the hole.
3. Apply thin layer of glue to the patch and the area around the hole. Allow the glue to set on each for about 1 minute.
4. Position the patch over the hole and press down firmly on a flat surface. Remove any trapped air by rubbing the patch from the center outward.
5. Wait 24 hours to reinflate your tube.

VANDENS SPORTO SAUGOS KODEKSAS

The warnings and practices in the Water Sports Safety Code represent common risks, but it is not intended to address all potential hazards associated with water sports. Please use common sense and good judgment.

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 about skiing or riding schools, contact your dealer, association, or local ski club.

• If you are not familiar with a waterway, ask someone who is, to tell you about any hidden dangers or other potential hazards to avoid.
• ALWAYS wear a properly fitted USCG-approved (or other agency approved) Life Jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
• ALWAYS inspect all equipment including, bindings, fins, tubes, other attachments, tow ropes and flotation devices before each use. DO NOT use if damaged.

Vandens transporto priemonių saugumas: A knowledgeable, responsible and qualified driver is the most important safety device on any watercraft.

• NIEKADA operate a watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• TIK use water ballast for additional weight. Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the handling of your watercraft.
• NIEKADA exceed the passenger or weight limitations of your watercraft.
• NIEKADA allow passengers to hang outside your watercraft or towed device, to sit on the gun-wales, or to sit anywhere outside of the normal seating areas.
• NIEKADA allow water to overflow the bow or gunwales of the watercraft.

Smalkės: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which is a colorless, odor-less and tasteless gas. CO is produced by burning fuel. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and lack of consciousness

Kad išvengtumėte SURMŲ SUŽALOJIMŲ ar MIRTIES:

• VISADA avoid breathing engine exhaust.
  If you smell engine exhaust, move to fresh air.
• NIEKADA “platform drag” by holding onto the boarding platform or by dragging directly behind the watercraft.
• NIEKADA sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform while the engine is running.
• VISADA make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well. A poorly tuned engine may produce high concentrations of carbon monoxide.
  For more information, visit the United States Coast Guard websvetainė (www.uscgboating.org).

Vilkimo virvės: Tow ropes come in different lengths and strengths for different activities. Always check any rope you plan to use is intended for skiing or riding.

• VISADA inspect tow ropes prior to each use. NEVER use a damaged rope that is frayed, knot-ted, unraveling, or discolored from use or from sun exposure. REPLACE tow ropes with any sign of damage.
• VISADA attach rope in an approved fashion to your watercraft, using hardware designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft User’s Manual for instructions on proper tow rope attachment for each water sports activity.
• NIEKADA use a rope with elastic or bungee material as a tow rope to pull skiers or riders.
• VISADA use a rope with the proper tensile strength and follow all manufacturer’s recommendations for use.
• VISADA keep people and tow ropes away from the propeller, even when idling. Before retrieving a tow rope entangled with a propeller: ALWAYS turn OFF the engine, remove the key, and take the key with you.
• Tow ropes should be disconnected and safely stowed in the watercraft when not in use.

Preparing to ski or ride: ALWAYS have a capable observer in addition to a qualified driver, and agreed-upon hand signals.

• VISADA check the driver is aware of the experience and the ability level of the skier or rider. .
• The driver, the observer, and the skier or rider need to agree upon hand signals beforehand Signals should include READY, STOP, SPEED UP, and SLOW DOWN.
• ALWAYS check no one is in the water near the propeller before starting the engine.
• ALWAYS make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around anyone’s hands, arms, legs, or other body part.
• VISADA accelerate slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is taut after restarting your water-craft.
• VISADA accelerate slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is taut after restarting your water-craft.
• When the skier or rider signals READY and states, “Hit it,” confirm the path in front of your water-craft is clear of other watercraft or obstacles. Then accelerate in a straight line. Adjust your speed according to the signals given by the skier/rider.
• VISADA turn engine OFF when people are getting into or out of your watercraft, or are in the water near your watercraft.

Skiing or Riding: ALWAYS maintain a sufficient distances between the watercraft, the skier or rider, and any potential hazards.

• The faster you ski or ride, the greater your risk of injury.
• Towing multiple skiers or riders increases their likelihood of injury.
• VISADA wear a properly fitted USCG-approved Life Jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
• NIEKADA ski or ride near swimmers, shallow water, other watercraft, or obstacles.
• TIK use on water.
• NIEKADA attempt land or dock starts. This will increase your risk of serious injury or death.
• NIEKADA make sharp turns while towing skiers or riders. Sharp turns may result in sudden acceleration of the skier’s or rider’s speed.
• ALWAYS tow skiers and riders at appropriate speeds for their ability level.

Fallen skier or rider:

• ANY FALL gali susižaloti.
• VISADA keep the fallen skiers or riders in view ir vandens transporto priemonės vairuotojo pusėje.
• VISADA circle fallen skier or rider slowly to return the tow rope handle or pick up the fallen skier.
• VISADA put engine in neutral when near fallen skiers or riders.
• VISADA display a red or orange skier-down flag to alert other watercraft that a skier or rider is in the area.

WE PROVIDE FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE ON THE WATER!

As the most recognized brand in watersports, we cherish every moment spent on the water, and we know that you do too. In 1964, we built our first waterski, and ever since then, it has been our mis-sion to create products that offer the ultimate family fun on the water – allowing you to make the most of these precious moments.
Our passion for watersports has revolutionized the industry not only with waterskis, but wakeboards, wakesurf boards, stand up paddleboards, tubes, and life jackets as well. We spend countless hours designing, testing, and perfecting each product to meet the demands of our athletes as well as their friends and families. Be-cause of this, we are confident that you will love O’Brien products just as much as we do.

-Welcome to the O’Brien Family!

If you have questions about this or any O’Brien products, or about the instructions in this manual, write to O’Brien or call
(800) 662-7436.
For full warranty information on our products please visit www.obrien.com/warranty

For additional boating safety information and best practices, as well as tips for towing water sports, see the Towed Water Sports Boating Handbook. Visit wsia.net/handbook to learn more.