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08/28/16
Metroboard Instructions
Congratulations on purchasing the high quality Metroboard Electric Skateboard! Please pay careful attention to the Safety
Warnings below. With proper maintenance, battery care, and adherence to the safety warnings, the Metroboard will give you
many years of thrill riding!
Safety Warnings
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Always wear a helmet and open finger (bike type) gloves. Shoulder, knee, and elbow protection are also recommended.
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Never rely on the electrical braking in an emergency situation. Always give yourself plenty of stopping distance in case the
brakes do not stop you as quickly as you expect. In an emergency, you may be better off jumping off the board or making a
sharp 90° turn than trying to use the electrical brakes to stop you.
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For safety reasons, this product is intended for riders 16 years and older. Not recommended for younger riders!
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Never ride in wet weather or on wet surfaces, as this can create safety issues due to poor traction and also cause
permanent (and expensive) damage the battery, electronics and motor!
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Only ride on smooth, clean, dry, hard surfaces (not on gravely roads or roads with big cracks or dirt roads)
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Never ride alongside traffic, unless there is a well-marked bike lane
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Only ride when alert and sober and
always survey the terrain ahead of you to avoid running over pebbles, twigs, or cracks
in the road which can lock your wheels up and knock you off the board, resulting in serious injury!
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Never stick your fingers or any objects near the rotating powered wheel and its transmission components such as the timing
belt and pulleys
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Always lay the skateboard down gently, otherwise damage to the internal and external components may result and warranty
will be voided
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Never perform any tricks that result in impact to the Metroboard, such as riding off of curbs, ollying, riding in/off a skate
ramp, riding in skate parks/pools, popping wheelies, etc. Doing so will void the warranty and may result in injury to the rider
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Always practice in a safe enclosed area (such as a school yard) away from traffic, when learning to ride the Metroboard.
Practice first with the slower speeds, and only when you feel comfortable move up to the higher speeds. Exercise extreme
caution when riding at the highest speed and using the braking to avoid crashing into anything and/or getting knocked off
the board.
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Be very careful when going down hills. Don’t let yourself accumulate too much speed (more than 10 mph), before you hit
the brakes. Never accelerate when going down hills. For safety reasons, it’s best to go down hills (especially steep ones)
slowly with the brakes applied to limit your speed.
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Be aware of the terrain you are riding on, and try to minimize impact to the motor bracket. This impact is most likely to
happen when going up a sidewalk ramp, where there is a lip that can catch the motor bracket. Be sensitive to these kinds of
transitions, and if necessary pick up the board to avoid hitting the motor bracket. If the motor bracket gets hit too many
times, the weld that connects it to the truck may fail, creating an obvious safety issue!
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ALWAYS USE THE REMOTE WRIST STRAP TO AVOID DROPPING THE REMOTE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIDE. THE REMOTE
HAS A RANGE OF UP TO 300 FT, SO YOU DON’T WANT TO DROP THE REMOTE HAVE IT LAND WITH THE TRIGGER PUSHED
IN AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE YOUR BOARD INTO TRAFFIC!
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BEFORE PUTTING THE REMOTE IN YOUR BAG OR POCKET FOR STORAGE, BE SURE TO TURN OFF THE REMOTE SO THAT IF
THE TRIGGER ACCIDENTALLY GETS PUSHED IT WON’T SEND YOUR BOARD FLYING INTO TRAFFIC!
Liability Release
Rider agrees to follow all safety warnings to minimize the risk of injury or death. Rider acknowledges that even when
following all the safety warnings, riding an Electric Skateboard is inherently dangerous and can result in serious injury or death
due to falling off the board and/or collisions. By choosing to ride an Electric Skateboard, rider accepts this inherent safety risk,
and agrees to hold harmless, the Metroboard manufacturer, Kef Tech, LLC, and all of its members. Kef Tech, LLC and any of its
members will not be liable for any injury, death, or property damage that results from use of the Metroboard Electric
Skateboard. Customer agrees to minimize the risk of injury or death by reading and adhering to all safety warnings in the
instruction manual and using extreme caution while riding. Rider agrees to practice in a safe enclosed area away from traffic
until he/she feels comfortable using the product. Check the local laws to ensure legal use of the product where you intend to
ride.
