Can-Am 2008 DS 70 Operator's Manual - page 15
Always go slowly and be extra
careful when operating on unfa-
miliar terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating this vehicle.
Never operate on excessively
rough, slippery or loose terrain un-
til you have learned and practiced
the skills necessary to control this
vehicle on such terrain. Always be
especially cautious on these kinds
of terrain.
Always follow proper procedures
for turning as described further in
this Operator’s Guide.
Practice
turning at low speeds before at-
tempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
Never operate this vehicle on hills
too steep for the vehicle or for your
abilities. Practice on smaller hills
before attempting larger hills.
Always follow proper procedures
for climbing
hills as described
further in this Operator’s Guide.
Check the terrain carefully before
you start up any hill. Never climb
hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces. Shift your weight
forward.
Never open the throt-
tle suddenly or make sudden gear
changes. Never go over the top of
any hill at high speed.
Always follow proper procedures
for going down hills and for brak-
ing on hills as described further in
this Operator’s Guide. Check the
terrain carefully before you start
down any hill. Shift your weight
backward. Never go down a hill at
high speed. Avoid going down a
hill at an angle that would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Go straight down the hill where
possible.
Always follow proper procedures
for crossing the side of a hill as
described further in this Operator’s
Guide. Avoid hills with excessively
slippery or loose surfaces.
Shift
your weight to the uphill side of
the vehicle. Never attempt to turn
the vehicle around on any hill un-
til you have mastered the turning
technique described in this Opera-
tor’s Guide on level ground. Avoid
crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
Always use proper procedures if
you stall or roll backwards when
climbing a hill. To avoid stalling,
use proper gear and maintain a
steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you stall or roll backwards, follow
the special procedure for braking
described in this Operator’s Guide.
Dismount on the uphill side or to a
side if pointed straight uphill. Turn
the vehicle around and remount,
following the procedure described
further in this Operator’s Guide.
Always check for obstacles before
operating in a new area. Never at-
tempt to operate over large obsta-
cles, such as large rocks or fallen
trees. Always follow proper proce-
dures when operating over obsta-
cles as described further in this Op-
erator’s Guide.
Always be careful when skidding
or sliding. Learn to safely control
skidding or sliding by practicing at
low speeds and on level smooth
terrain. On extremely slippery sur-
faces, such as ice, go slowly and be
very cautious in order to reduce the
chance of skidding out of control.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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