Buzzaround Owner’s Manual -
Updated 092605
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SAFETY
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling,
operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Buzzaround
™
.
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Always
operate your Golden Buzzaround with thought, care and safety.
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Do not
attempt to use your Buzzaround on an escalator. Always use an
elevator.
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Do not
carry passengers under any circumstances.
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Do not
mount or dismount your Golden Buzzaround unless the brake is
engaged.
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Make certain
that the key is removed before mounting or dismounting your
scooter.
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Do not
back your Golden Buzzaround down an incline or across an uneven
surface.
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Make certain
that the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your
Buzzaround.
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Always
come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or
from reverse to forward.
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Do not
operate your Buzzaround where you could not safely or legally walk.
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Do not
climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooter’s capacity.
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Always
approach curbs and inclines straight on.
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Be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points (for example, when mating
the rear carriage to the front frame, especially when assembling and
disassembling your scooter. See Assembly/Disassembly section.
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Never
sit on your Buzzaround when it is being transported.
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Do not
operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly.
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Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass and gravel.
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Also use caution on decks where there is no railing.
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Never
drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
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Never
back up or down a step or curb.
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Never
operate your Buzzaround while you are under the influence of alcohol.
WARNING: TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE SCOOTER
TO TIP. AVOID THIS DANGER AT ALL TIMES BY STEERING A WIDE ARC AROUND
CORNERS AND OBSTACLES. ALSO, TO AVOID THE RISK OF TIPPING, REDUCE SPEED
BEFORE NEGOTIATING ANY TURNS.
For emergency stopping, remove scooter key – scooter will stop.
