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Safety
WARNING: SAFETY RIDING RULES
• The user must follow all safety rules and guidelines, or
serious injury or death may occur to the user.
• Always use common sense and safe practices when
using the scooter. The user must be at least 8 years
old and weigh no more than 65kg (143 lbs).
• Do not overload the scooter. Do not remove the
weight restriction decals.
• Do not operate near loose dirt, mud, sand or fine
gravel.
• Do not operate near flammable vapors (gasoline, paint
thinner, acetone, etc.).
• Always use the scooter in a safe, secure environment
with adult supervision.
• Always wear protective equipment such as a helmet,
knee pads, and elbow pads. Always wear a helmet
when riding your scooter and keep the chinstrap
securely buckled. The protective equipment should
comply with local regulations such as U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Standard 16 CFR
1203. Always wear shoes and keep shoelaces tied and
out of the way of the wheels and motor. Closed toe,
athletic shoes are strongly recommended.
• Do not ride at night or in low visibility conditions.
• Prevent injury and death. Never leave child
unattended. Direct adult supervision is required. Never
use in roadways, near motor vehicles, in traffic, on or
near steep inclines or steps, swimming pools or other
bodies of water.
• Only 1 rider at a time.
• Risk of fire, do not bypass.
• This product contains small parts that are for adult
assembly only. Keep children away when assembling.
Remove and dispose of all protective material and
plastic bags after assembly.
• Unit shall not be modified from the manufacturer’s
original design and configuration.
• Unit shall not be operated to perform racing, stunts, or
other maneuvers, which may lead to loss of control, or
may cause uncontrolled rider actions or reactions.
• Persons shall be advised not to allow hands, feet, hair,
body parts, clothing or similar articles to come in
contact with moving parts, wheels, or drivetrain, while
the engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
• Before each use, please check the following:
1) All guards and pads originally supplied by the
manufacturer are in the proper place and in good
condition.
2) The area that the unit is to be operated is safe and
suitable for safe operation.
3) The braking system is functioning properly.
4) All safety labels are in place and understood by the
rider.
5) All axle guards, chain guards, or other covers or
guards supplied by the manufacture are in place and
in good condition.
• The owner shall allow the use and operation of the
unit only after a demonstration that such operators
can understand and operate all components of the
unit before use.
• Operators shall adhere to all of the manufacturer’s
recommendations and instructions, as well as
comply with all local laws and ordinances. Always
check and obey local laws or regulations which may
affect the locations where the Wave Catcher may be
used.
• Persons with the following conditions shall be
cautioned not to operate:
1) Those with heart conditions
2) Pregnant women
3) Persons with head, back, or neck ailments, or
prior surgeries to those areas of the body
4) Persons with any mental or physical conditions
that may make them susceptible to injury or impair
their physical dexterity or mental capabilities to
recognize, understand, and perform all of the safety
instructions and to be able to assume the hazards
inherent in use of the scooter.
• Components shall be maintained and repaired in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
and using only the manufacturer’s authorized
replacement parts with installation performed by
skilled persons.
• Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates, and sudden
surface changes. Scooter may suddenly stop.
• Avoid streets and surfaces with water, sand, gravel,
dirt, leaves, and other debris. Wet weather impairs
traction, braking and visibility. Ride on a smooth,
paved surface away from motor vehicles. Scooter
should be used on a flat surface. Never use near
bodies of water or swimming pools. Do not ride your
product in wet or icy weather conditions and never
immerse the product in water. Never ride indoors, as
this may damage flooring.
• Brake will get hot from continuous use. Do not touch
after braking.
• Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill
rides.
• Adult must assist children in the adjustment
procedures to unfold scooter, adjust handlebar, and
to fold scooter.
• Be careful to avoid pedestrians, skaters,
skateboards, scooters, bikes, children or animals
who may enter your path, and respect the rights and
property of others. Watch out for potential obstacles
that could catch your wheel or force you to swerve
suddenly or lose control.
• Check and secure all fasteners before every ride.
• Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
• Risk of fire---no user serviceable parts, they are not
intended for use at elevations greater than 2000m
above sea level.
• Prolonged exposure to UV rays, rain and the
