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Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.
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Never ride your XMB-420 while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
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If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dusk or in the dark, or
when you are very tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident.
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Never allow children to ride. Never allow others to ride without reading and understanding
these instructions.
Operating Reminders and Suggestions
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Review all instructions carefully before riding the XMB-420.
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Follow all rules and regulations in your area for operating a motorized scooter. Obey the same
road laws as all other road vehicles, including yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians, and
stopping at red lights and stop signs.
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Ride predictably and in a straight line. Never ride against traffic.
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Use the signal lights to indicate turning or stopping.
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Ride defensively. To other road users, you may be hard to see.
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Concentrate on the path ahead. Avoid potholes, gravel and dirt, wet road, oil, curbs, speed
bumps, drain grates and other obstacles.
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Be alert for unexpected events, such as opening car doors or cars backing out of concealed
driveways.
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Be extra careful at intersections and when preparing to pass other vehicles.
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Familiarize yourself with all the bike's features. Practice signal lights, braking and use of the
horn.
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Don't carry packages or passengers that will interfere with your visibility or control of the
bike. Don't use items that may restrict your hearing.
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Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other riders, vehicles and objects. Safe
braking distance and forces are subject to the prevailing weather and road conditions.
Wet Weather Riding
Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the rider and for other vehicles
sharing the road. The risk of accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions. In wet
weather you need to take extra care. In wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as
well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced. This makes it
harder to control speed and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can slow down and
stop safely in wet conditions, apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would
under normal, dry conditions.
Decrease your riding speed, avoid sudden braking, and take corners with additional caution.
Keep in mind that there is a direct, but inverse, relationship between speed and controllability.
Be more visible on the road. Wear reflective clothing and use safety lights.
