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riding, jumping, tricks, stunting and other extreme uses are not
recommended and if you allow your child to do such things with
this scooter you must assume sole responsibility for any harm to
your child that may result.
It is a tragic fact that riding accidents involve children. As
a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for the activities
and safety of your minor child. Among these responsibilities are
to make sure that your child’s new scooter which your child is
riding is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe
operating condition; that you and your child have gone over the
use, operation and safety section of this manual; that you and your
child have learned, and understand what to do and what not to
do with your child’s new scooter, and the common sense rules of
gravity, safe speed and courteous cycling.
USE, OPERATION AND SAFETY
As a parent, you should read this manual before letting
your child ride his or her new scooter. The age grade of 5 years
old is based on United States government guidance on child
development and appropriate toys, but young children are all
different. If your child walks and runs with confidence, then the
child may have developed the balancing skills to operate the
scooter. Turning with a small front wheel and stopping with a
simple brake are not the same as a bicycle or car. You can not
expect your child to understand how difficult it is to stop on hills or
at speed or turn with out jerking the small front wheel, and your
close supervision and sound limits about speed and grade are
required for your child’s safety. So encourage play and having
fun with the scooter, but keep it on flat surfaces or gentle slopes,
always wear shoes (never barefoot, sandals or flip flops), and
avoid traffic and pedestrians.
Remember only you are the best
judge of whether your child is at the appropriate development
stage for safe play with this scooter.
