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• Before each c
y
cle of opera
tion,
the operator shall perform the pre-operation checks
specified in this manual or by the manufacture
r,
including:
• That all guards and pads originally supplied by the manufacturer are in proper place
and in se
r
viceable condition;
• That the area that the unit is to be operated in is safe and suitable for safe
operation;
• That the braking system is functioning properly;
• That all safety labels are in place and understood by eve
ryone,
including the rider;
• That a
n
y and all axle guards
,
chain guards
,
or other covers or guards supplied by
the manufacturer are in place and in se
r
viceable condition; and
• That tires/wheels are in good condition
,
inflated properly (if applicable)
,
and have
sufficient tread remaining.
• Operators/riders shall adhere to all manufacturer
’
s recommendations and
instructions
,
as well as comply with all laws and ordinances
,
including:
• Units without headlights shall be operated only with adequate daylight conditions of
visibilit
y,
and
• Owners/riders should highlight and make the scooter conspicuous
,
including the
use of lighting
,
reflectors
,
and for l
o
w-riding units
,
signal flags on flexible poles.
•
P
ersons with the foll
o
wing conditions shall be cautioned not to operate the scooter:
• Those with heart conditions;
• Pregnant women;
•
P
ersons with head
,
back
,
or neck ailments
,
or prior surgeries to those areas of the
body; and
•
P
ersons with a
n
y mental or physical conditions that may make them susceptible
to inju
r
y or impair their physical dexterity or mental capabilities to recognize
,
understand
,
and perform all of the safety instructions and to be able to assume the
hazards inherent in the use of the scoote
r
.
• Operators/riders a
l
ways shall use appropriate protective clothing
,
including but
not limited to a helmet
,
with appropriate certifica
tion,
and a
n
y other equipment
recommended by the manufacture
r
.
• Avoid sharp bumps
,
drainage grates
,
and sudden surface changes.
Note:
Metal and electrical conductors should not be all
o
wed to contact the charging
port
,
as doing so will result in a short circuit.
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST
• Check to make sure that the brake system is functioning properl
y
.
• Check to make sure that all components are properly secured and are functioning
according to the manufacturer
’
s specifications.
• Components must be maintained and repaired and only with the manufacturer
’
s
authorized replacement parts. Installation should be performed only by
qualified personnel.
• Maximum Operating speed: Should never exceed 15mph.
