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• Do 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.
• Before each cycle of operation, the operator shall perform the pre-operation
checks specified in this manual or by the manufacturer, including:
– That all guards and pads originally supplied by the manufacturer are in proper
place and in serviceable condition;
– That the area that the unit is to be operated in is safe and suitable for safe
operation;
– That the braking system is functioning properly;
– That all safety labels are in place and understood by everyone, including the
riders;
– That any and all axle guards, or other covers or guards supplied by the
manufacturer are in place and in serviceable condition; and
– That tires/wheels are in good condition, inflated properly (if applicable), and
have sufficient tread remaining.
• Operators/riders shall adhere to all manufacturer’s recommendations and
instructions, as well as comply with all laws an ordinances, including:
. Units without headlights shall be operated only with adequate daylight
conditions of visibility, and
. Owners/riders should highlight and make the off-road electric scooter
conspicuous, including the use of lighting, reflectors, and for low-riding units,
signal flags on flexible poles.
• Persons with the following conditions shall be cautioned not to operate the off-
road electric scooter.
. Those with heart conditions;
. Pregnant women;
. Persons with head, back, or neck ailments, or prior surgeries to those areas of
the body; and
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 the use of the off-road electric scooter.
• Operators/riders always shall use appropriate protective clothing, including but
not limited to a helmet, with appropriate certification, and any other equipment
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates, and sudden surface changes.
CAUTION
:
Metal and electrical conductors should not be allowed to
contact the charging port, as doing so will result in a short circuit.
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST
• Check to make sure that the brake system is functioning properly.
• Check to make sure that all components are properly secured and are
functioning according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Components must be maintained and repaired and only with the manufacturer’s
authorized replacement parts. Installation should be performed only by qualified
