Patriot™_GR575 REVB_102414
II. SAFETY
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Patriot. Also check with your
physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technologies,
Inc. dealer to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your Patriot. Unauthorized
accessories will void the warranty and may cause injury.
Please remember that while on your Golden Patriot, you are a motorized
pedestrian. You must observe and obey all pedestrian rules and regulations for the locale in
which you are riding.
Please use your Patriot™ scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your daily life.
The more mobility your Golden Patriot brings to you, the happier you will be, and the more
satisfied we at Golden Technologies, Inc. will be! But as with all things, especially motor
operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety considerations will help ensure safe
scooter operation. So please follow the rules below.
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Read completely and understand this owner's manual before assembling,
operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Patriot.
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Always
operate your Golden Patriot with thought, care, and safety.
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Do not
attempt to use your Patriot on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
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Do not
carry passengers under any circumstances.
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Do not
mount or dismount your Golden Patriot unless the brake is engaged.
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Always
make sure that the key switch is set to "Off" before mounting or dismounting your
scooter.
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Do not
back your Golden Patriot down an incline or across an uneven surface.
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Do not
turn your scooter suddenly at full speed.
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Always
make sure the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your Patriot.
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Always
come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from
reverse to forward.
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Do not
operate your Patriot where you could not safely or legally walk.
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Do not
climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooter's capacity.
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Always
approach curbs and inclines straight on.
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Always
be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points especially when assembling
and disassembling your scooter.
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Never
sit on your Patriot when it is being transported.
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Always
fasten down your Patriot securely with an approved tie-down system while
transporting your scooter.
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Always
tie down or remove the seat during outside transport.
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Never
operate your scooter if it is not functioning properly.
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