boot YAMAHA YFM90R 2009 Owners Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARD-OUS TO OPERATE.An ATV handles differently from other vehicles, in-
cluding motorcycles and cars. A collision or roll-
over can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precau-
tions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do
not follow these instructions:Read this manual and all labels carefully and fol-
low the operating procedures described.Never operate an ATV without proper training or
instruction.
Always follow the age recommendation:– A child under 12 years old should never oper-
ate an ATV with engine size greater than 70 cc.
– A child under 16 years old should never oper-
ate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc.
Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an
ATV without adult supervision, and never allow
continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she
does not have the abilities to operate it safely.Never carry a passenger on an ATV.Always avoid operating an ATV on any paved
surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, park-
ing lots and streets.Never operate an ATV on any paved street,
paved road or motorway.Never operate an ATV without wearing an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You
should also wear eye protection (goggles or face
shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or a
jacket, and long pants.Never consume alcohol or drugs before or whileWatch carefully for other vehicles when operat
-ing on unpaved public streets or roads. Make
sure you know your country’s laws and regula
-tions before you ride on unpaved public streets
or roads.

7-51. Protective clothing
2. Goggles
3. Gloves
4. Boots
5. Helmet
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WARNING
Never operate this ATV without wearing an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet, eye protection and
protective clothing. Operating without an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet increases your
chances of a severe head injury or death in the
event of an accident. Operating without eye
protection can result in an accident and in-
creases your chances of a severe injury in the
event of an accident. Operating without protec-
tive clothing increases your chances of severeinjury in the event of an accident.Apparel
Always wear an approved motorcycle helmet that
fits properly.
You should also wear:
eye protection (goggles or face shield)glovesbootslong-sleeved shirt or jacketlong pants