Safety Warnings
Before You Begin
Assembly and Set-up
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SAFETY WARNINGS
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AN IMPORTANT M ESSAGE T O P ARENTS:
ACCEPTABLE R IDING P RACTICES A ND C ONDITIONS
This manual contains important information. For your (your child’s)
Direct parental supervision is required. Scooters are meant to be used
safety, it is your responsibility to review this information with your
only in controlled environments free of potential traffic hazards and
child and make sure that you/ your child understands all warnings,
not on public streets. Do not allow your child to ride a scooter in any
cautions, instructions and safety topics. All children and preteens
areas where vehicle traffic is present. Child must maintain a hold on
should ride with adult guidance at all times. AEST recommends that
the handlebars at all times.Never allow more than one child at a time
you periodically review and reinforce the information in this manual
to ride a scooter. Never use near steps, sloped driveways, hills,
with younger riders, and that you inspect and maintain your child’s
roadways, alleys or swimming pool areas. Keep fingers and other
scooter to ensure their safety.
body parts away from the product when folding or unfolding.Adults
must not allow children to assist in assembling and/or folding or
GENERAL W ARNING:
unfolding the scooter.
Scooter riding can be a hazardous activity.Scooters can, and are
Do not ride a scooter in wet weather. Scooters are intended for use
intended to move and it is therefore possible to get into dangerous
on solid,flat, clean and dry surfaces, such as pavement or level ground
situations and/or lose control and/or fall. If such things occur you can
without loose debris, such as rocks or gravel. Wet, slick or uneven and
be seriously injured or died.
rough surfaces may impair traction and contribute to possible
LIKE ANY OTHER MOVING PRODUCT, USING A SCOOTER CAN BE
accidents. Do not ride a scooter in mud, ice, puddles or water. Avoid
A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH
excessive speeds that can be associated with downhill rides. Never
EVEN WHEN USED WITH PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. USE AT
risk damaging surfaces, such as carpet or flooring,by use of a scooter
YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.
indoors. Do not ride at night or when visibility is impaired.
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Always wear safety equipment, such as helmet, knee pads and
PROPER R IDING A TTIRE
elbow pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your scooter and keep
Always ensure child that he is wearing, such as an approved safety
the chinstrap securely buckled.
helmet. A helmet may be legally required by local law or regulation in
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lways wear shoes.
your area. A child should always wear shoes and keep shoelacestied
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ide on smooth, paved surfaces away from motor vehicles.
and out of the way of the wheels. Never ride barefooted or in
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Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates, and sudden surface changes.
sandals.Knee pads and elbow pads are recommended.
Scooter may suddenly stop.
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Avoid streets and surfaces with water, sand, gravel, dirt, leaves, and
FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE
other debris. Wet weather impairs traction, braking, and visibility.
WARNINGS FURTHER INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. USE
AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WITH APPROPRIATE AND SERIOUS
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o not ride in poor light.
ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION.USE CAUTION.
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rake will get hot from continuous use. Do not touch after braking.
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void excessive speed associated with downhill rides.
WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT SCOOTER PRIOR TO RIDING.
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Adults must assist children in the initial assembly and/or adjustment
Properly inspecting and maintaining your scooter can reduce the risk
procedures to fold/unfold scooter, and adjust handlebar and steering
of injury. Always inspect your scooter before riding and regularly
to height.
maintain it. Check and secure all fasteners before every ride. Replace
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bey all local traffic and scootering laws and regulations.
worn or broken parts immediately
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atch out for pedestrians.
W ARNING: CHECK LOCAL L AWS REGARDING SCOOTER USE.
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o not exceed 220 lb (100 kg) total weight on the A85 scooter.
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A parent’s decision to allow his or her child to ride this product
Check local laws and regulations to see where and how you may use
should be based on the child’s maturity, skill and ability to follow rules.
your AEST scooter legally. In many states and local areas scooter
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Do not allow children under age eight (8) to use the scooter. All
riders are required BY LAW to wear a helmet. Check local laws and
children and preteens should ride with adult supervision at all times.
regulations regarding laws governing helmet use and scooter
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Rider weight does not necessarily mean a child’s size is appropriate
operation in your area.
to fit or maintain control of the scooter.
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CONTENTS
Pre-Ride Checklist and Usage
Repair and Maintenance
Warranty and Contact Information
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Remove contents from box. Remove the separators that protect the components from damage during
shipping.Inspect the contents of the box for scratches in the paint, dents that may have occurred during
shipping.Because your scooter was assembled and packed at the factory, there should not be any
problems, even if the box has a f ew scars or dents.
REQUIRED TOOLS
3 mm and 5 mm
Allen wrenches
WARNING:
DO NOT USE
NON- AEST PRODUCTS WITH
YOUR S COOTER.
Aest scooters have been built
to c ertain Aes t des ign
specifications.
T he original equipment
supplied at the time of sale
was selected on the basis of
its compatibility with the
frame, fork and all other parts.
Certain aftermarket products
may not be compatible and
will void the warranty.
BOX CONTENTS:
• Scooter
• Allen wrenches
• Owner’s manual
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T-bar
Extension tube
Quick-Release Lever
Clamp
Pivoting Mechanism
