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SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND OWNER OBLIGATIONS
1.
LEGAL RIDING LOCATIONS:
Always check and obey local laws or regulations, which govern
where you can legally operate the scooter. Only operate the scooter where legally permitted, and
do so with caution. The scooter can only be operated on private property unless it is street legal in
your jurisdiction. While many state laws approve its legal use in bike lanes, some states do not
consider a motorized scooter street legal. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable laws and
regulations for electric scooters where you plan on riding it. Keep safely away from cars and
motor vehicle traffic at all times.
WARNING
:
Many states require specific safety devices. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you ride
and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself
and your electric scooter as the law requires. Observe all local electric scooter
laws and regulations. Observe regulations about electric scooter lighting, licensing of
electric scooters, riding on sidewalks, laws regulating bike path and trail use, helmet laws,
and special electric scooter traffic laws. IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND OBEY
THE LAWS.
2.
SAFETY
GEAR:
Always wear an approved safety helmet (with chin strap securely buckled),
gloves, elbow and knee pads, appropriate shoes (lace-up with rubber soles), and bright or
reflective clothing while operating this scooter.
WARNING
:
Failure to wear a helmet while riding may result in serious injury
or death.
3.
SAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS:
Do not operate this scooter in traffic.
Do not operate this scooter on surfaces that are wet, frozen, oily, or unpaved.
Never carry passengers or objects that can hinder your ability to safely operate this
scooter.
Never use headphones or a cell phone to talk or text while riding.
4.
PREGNANT OPERATORS
: Pregnant women should not operate this scooter.
5.
DRIVING IMPAIRED:
Never use alcohol or drugs before or while operating this scooter. The
use of such hinders your ability to safely operate the scooter.
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. STUNTS:
This scooter is not designed for stunts or tricks and should not be used as such. High
speeds, jumps, wheelies, and other trick maneuvers are dangerous and can result in loss of
control, accidents, and injury/death to self or others.
7.
HILLS:
When climbing hills, you may need to manually kick the scooter forward to assist the
motor and maintain your speed depending on the steepness of the hill and rider weight.
WHEN
DESCENDING HILLS, CAREFULLY CONTROL YOUR SPEED!
The scooter has a short wheel
base. It may become unsteady at excessive speeds. Avoid excessive speeds that can be
associated with downhill rides.
Always activate the brake and check the brake BEFORE
beginning to go downhill. Never go downhill without brake being checked first.
WARNING: Failure to control your speed when descending a hill
can result in serious injury or death.
