8 Riding Gear
8 RIDING GEAR
It is important that the operator and passenger always wears appro-
priate protective clothing and apparel, including an approved hel-
met, eye protection, boots, gloves, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket and
long pants. Depending on conditions, anti-fogging eye protection
may be required. Weather conditions should help you decide how to
dress. To maximize comfort and avoid frostbite in winter, dress for
the coldest weather expected. Thermal underwear next to the skin
also provides good insulation. Never wear any loose clothing that
may get entangled in the vehicle or on tree branches and shrubs.
8.1 Helmets and Eye Protection
Helmets protect you from head and brain injuries. Select a helmet
that meets the Department of Transportation (DOT) safety standard
in your state, province or country. A helmet should bear the stand-
ards DOT FMVSS 218 and/or ECE 22.05 and should fit snugly and
fasten securely.
A helmet with full face protection is the best choice because it will
protect your face from impacts. Branches, stones, insects and other
flying objects cause injury to you and your passenger, as well as
make you lose control of the ROXOR. For cold weather riding, a stock-
ing cap or face mask will also offer protection from flying objects
and the elements.
If you choose an open-face helmet, a snap on safety shield is pre-
ferred. An open-face helmet does not offer the same protection for
the face and chin. The ROXOR's Roll Over Protection Structure
(ROPS) and side nets can not prevent all objects from entering the
cockpit area. In rough terrain conditions, your head may make con-
tact with the ROPS or objects outside the ROXOR. The best helmet is
no guarantee against injury, but statistically a helmet significantly
reduces the risk of injury. Operator and passenger should always
wear a helmet while riding in the ROXOR.
OSHA approved eye protection is also essential to see clearly and
drive safely. Dust, dirt, rocks, bugs and branches not only distract
and obstruct your vision but can permanently damage your eye-
sight. Most prescription eye glasses and sunglasses will NOT
provide proper protection while driving the Mahindra ROXOR Offroad
Side x Side. The lenses can shatter causing severe eye injury. Pro-
tective eye wear, goggles and face shields should bear one of the fol-
lowing standards, z87.1, z87.2, VESC8, V-8, or be made of a hard
coated polycarbonate. Use tinted face shields or eye protection in
the daytime only, use clear eye protection for driving at night.
Do not use tinted lenses at night or in low light con-
ditions as these will limit your ability to see terrain contour, which
may result in severe injury or death.
Do not use tinted lenses if they effect your ability to see
color, this may also result in severe injury or death.
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