Safety - Golden Technologies Golden Avenger GA 541 Owner's Manual

Avenger Owner's Manual
Please use your Golden Avenger™ scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of
your daily life. The more mobility your Golden Avenger brings to you, the happier you
will be, and the more satisfied we at Golden Technologies, Inc. will be! But as with all
things, especially motor operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety
considerations will help ensure safe scooter operation. So please follow the rules below.
NOTE: Please remember that while on your Golden Avenger, you are a motorized
pedestrian. You must observe and obey all pedestrian rules and regulations for the
locale in which you are riding.
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
MANDATORY!
assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Avenger
scooter.
Always operate your Golden Avenger™ with thought, care and safety.
• Do not attempt to use your Avenger™ on an escalator. Always use in an elevator.
• Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.
• Do not mount or dismount your Golden Avenger™ unless the brake is engaged.
• Make certain that the key switch is set to "off" before mounting or dismounting your
scooter.
• Do not back your Golden Avenger™ down an incline or across an uneven surface.
• Do not turn your scooter suddenly at full speed.
• Make certain that the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your
Avenger™.
• Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from
reverse to forward.
• Do not operate your Avenger™ where you could not safely or legally walk.
• Do not climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooter's capacity.
• Always approach curbs and inclines straight on.
• Be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points (for example, when mating the
rear carriage to the front frame, especially when assembling and disassembling your
scooter. See Assembly/Disassembly section.
• Never sit on your Avenger™ when it is being transported.
• When your Avenger™ is being transported, make certain that it is securely fastened
down with an approved tie-down system.
• Do not operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly.
• Use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass and gravel.
• Also use caution on decks where there is no railing.
• Never drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
• Do not attempt to drive your Avenger™ up or down a step or curb that is higher than
three inches.
• Never back up or down a step or curb.
• Never operate your Avenger™ while you are under the influence of alcohol or any
other controlled substance.
• Do not operate or store your mobility device where it will be exposed to rain, snow,
mist, and below freezing temperatures.
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SAFETY

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Revised 10/27/14