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Children should be made aware of all possible riding
hazards and correct riding behavior before they take off on their
scooter! Please explain to them as often as necessary:
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Always wear a helmet and other safety equipment.
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Always keep the chin strap on the helmet securely
buckled.
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Do not ride on streets, around cars, on hills, or in foot,
skateboard or vehicle traffic.
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Observe the age and weight limitations on the cover of
this manual.
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Young children must be supervised by an adult
to be safe.
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Wear shoes.
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Keep two hands on the handlebars.
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Never have more than one rider and never try to tow
anything.
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Always ride on smooth surfaces or gentle slopes and
avoid too much speed.
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Do not ride at night.
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Do not ride in wet weather.
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Avoid sharp turns, bumps, drainage grates, trick
stages, ramps, half pipes, skateboard parks or empty
swimming pools.
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Obey all local laws about cycling.
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Regularly check brakes, grip ends, and steering
connections and do not ride if parts are broken or worn
until fixed or replaced by your parent.
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Do not ride near swimming pools, ditches or drop offs.
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Brakes get hot from use, do not touch them after use.
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Speed is a danger, avoid excessive speed going down
hill; also avoid stunts, jumps and bumps.
