GOLFBOARD OWNER’S MANUAL
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6.3.4 First Use
Before turning on the GolfBoard or remote, ensure
the accelerator trigger is functioning without
obstruction and moves smoothly.
After switching on the remote and the GolfBoard,
or switching on the thumb throttle board with the
directional switch in the neutral position, you
should get on the board and assume the proper
stance. Next, firmly grip the stability bar with your
forward hand. Finally, slowly depress the
controller trigger either on the remote or the thumb
throttle mechanism, and gradually move the board
forward. To turn the board, simply shift your body
weight from side to side.
You should also learn how the board works in
reverse. First, switch your stance so you are facing away from the stability bar. Next,
hold the stability bar with your back hand. Then flip the remote or thumb throttle forward
and reverse switch to reverse. Finally, slowly accelerate and demonstrate how the
board turns right and left by switching your weight from side to side, in the same exact
way as when going forward.
It is necessary to learn and practice reverse operation in order for you to back away
from obstacles, tee-boxes, and putting greens, as well as manipulate the board around
trees and other tight areas. Because the board turns in reverse using the exact same
body weight movement as when in forward, reverse operation is largely intuitive once
you have perfected forward operation.
6.3.5 New User Practice
Once generally familiar with the GolfBoard and its remote, you should briefly practice on
a flat, open and grassy area, which is away from other people.
