SAFETY WARNINGS
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS:
This manual contains
important information. For your child’s safety, it is your responsibility to
review this information with your child and make sure that your child
understands all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. All
children and preteens should ride with adult guidance at all times. Razor USA
recommends that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this
manual with younger riders, and that you inspect and maintain your child’s
scooter to ensure their safety.
GENERAL WARNING
: Scooter riding can be a hazardous activity.
Scooters can, and are intended to move and it is therefore possible to get into
dangerous situations and/or lose control and/or fall. If such things occur you
can be seriously injured or die. LIKE ANY OTHER MOVING PRODUCT, USING
A SCOOTER CAN BE A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DEATH EVEN WHEN USED WITH PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. USE AT
YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.
• Always wear safety equipment, such as helmet, knee pads and elbow
pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your scooter and keep the
chinstrap securely buckled.
• Always wear shoes.
• Ride on smooth, paved surfaces away from motor vehicles.
• 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.
• Do not ride at night.
• Brake will get hot from continuous use. Do not touch after braking.
• Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill rides.
• Adults must assist children in the initial assembly and/or adjustment
procedures to fold/unfold scooter, and adjust handlebar and steering
to height.
• Obey all local traffic and scootering laws and regulations.
• Watch out for pedestrians.
• Do not exceed 220 lb (100 kg) total weight on the A5 DLX scooter.
• A parent’s decision to allow his or her child to ride this product should be
based on the child’s maturity, skill and ability to follow rules.
• Do not allow children under age eight (8) to use the scooter. All children
and preteens should ride with adult supervision at all times.
• Rider weight does not necessarily mean a child’s size is appropriate to fit or
maintain control of the scooter.
ACCEPTABLE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS
Direct parental supervision is required. Scooters are meant to be used only
in controlled environments free of potential traffic hazards and not on public
streets. Do not allow your child to ride a scooter in any areas where vehicle
traffic is present. Child must maintain a hold on the handlebars at all times.
Never allow more than one child at a time to ride a scooter. Never use near
steps, sloped driveways, hills, roadways, alleys or swimming pool areas. Keep
fingers and other body parts away from the product when folding or unfolding.
Adults must not allow children to assist in assembling and/or folding or
unfolding the scooter.
Do not ride a scooter in wet weather. Scooters are intended for use on solid,
flat, clean and dry surfaces, such as pavement or level ground without loose
debris, such as rocks or gravel. Wet, slick or uneven and rough surfaces may
impair traction and contribute to possible accidents. Do not ride a scooter in
mud, ice, puddles or water. Avoid excessive speeds that can be associated
with downhill rides. Never risk damaging surfaces, such as carpet or flooring,
by use of a scooter indoors. Do not ride at night or when visibility is impaired.
PROPER RIDING ATTIRE
Always ensure child is wearing proper protective equipment, such as an
approved safety helmet. A helmet may be legally required by local law or
regulation in your area. A child should always wear shoes and keep shoelaces
tied and out of the way of the wheels. Never ride barefooted or in sandals.
Knee pads and elbow pads are recommended.
WARNING:
ALWAYS INSPECT SCOOTER PRIOR TO RIDING. Properly
inspecting and maintaining your scooter can reduce the risk of injury. Always
inspect your scooter before riding and regularly maintain it. Check and secure
all fasteners before every ride. Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
WARNING:
CHECK LOCAL LAWS REGARDING SCOOTER USE.
Check local laws and regulations to see where and how you may use
your Razor scooter legally. In many states and local areas scooter riders
are required BY LAW to wear a helmet. Check local laws and regulations
regarding laws governing helmet use and scooter operation in your area.
FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE
WARNINGS FURTHER INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. USE
AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WITH APPROPRIATE AND SERIOUS
ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION. USE CAUTION.
