Can-Am Commander Electric LSV, Operator'S Manual

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SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES
Operators must be responsible and
use care to avoid accidents such as
rollovers,
tipovers, collisions, etc.
Even with vehicle safety features
(such as protective structure, seat
belts, side nets) and protective gear
(such as a helmet), there is always a
risk of injury or death in these acci-
dents. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, follow the rules in this
section.
Owner - Be Responsible
Read this Operator's Guide.
Always inspect and confirm the safe
operating condition of your vehicle
prior to ride. Always follow the main-
tenance schedule described in this
Operator's Guide.
Never allow anyone to operate your
vehicle unless they are responsible
and can be trusted with this type of
vehicle.
Consider supervising new
operators and setting rules and limits
(e.g., whether they can carry a passen-
ger, what they may do with the vehicle,
where they may ride, etc.) for anyone
using your vehicle.
Discuss the safety information with
anyone who will be using the vehicle.
Be sure that all operators and passen-
gers meet the qualifications below and
agree to follow the safety information.
Help users become familiar with the
vehicle.
Operator - Be Qualified and
Responsible
Read this Operator's Guide.
Become completely familiar with the
operational controls and the general
operation of the vehicle.
Take a training course if available (con-
tact an authorized Can-Am dealer to
find out about training course avail-
ability), and perform the practice exer-
cises in
PRACTICE EXERCISES
sec-
tion. Practice driving in a suitable area
free of hazards and feel the response
of each control. Drive at low speeds.
Higher speeds require greater expe-
rience, knowledge and suitable riding
conditions.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be tall enough to be properly seated:
back against the backrest with the
seat belt fastened, to hold the steer-
ing wheel with both hands and still be
able to reach the full stroke of brake
and accelerator pedals with the right
foot and to firmly plant left foot on the
footrest.
Never operate this vehicle after using
drugs or alcohol, or if tired or ill. These
slow reaction time and impair judg-
ment.
Carrying a Passenger
Only carry one passenger. The pas-
senger must be properly seated in the
cockpit.
The passenger must be at least
12 years old and tall enough to always
be properly seated: back against the
backrest with seat belt fastened, hold-
ing both handholds, and feet firmly
planted - right foot on the footrest and
the left foot on the vehicle floor.
Never carry a passenger who has used
drugs or alcohol, or is tired or ill. These
slow reaction time and impair judg-
ment.
Instruct the passenger to read the vehi-
cle’s safety labels.
For off-road operation, never carry a
passenger if you judge his ability or
judgement insufficient to concentrate
on the terrain conditions and adapt ac-
cordingly.
Off-Road Usage
Drive responsibly.
Follow safe operation guidelines.
Wear appropriate safety equipment.
Refer to
RIDING GEAR
.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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