Safety - Golden Technologies Companion Owner's Manual

Companion Owner's Manual: GC222, GC223, GC322, GC323, GC325, GC421
Your Golden Companion is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please
exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Companion-
carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of
other people.
NOTE: Before learning to operate your Companion, have your authorized Golden
Technologies, Inc. dealer determine if it is advisable for you to practice
getting on and off your Companion and operating it in the presence of an
attendant.
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR COMPANION
• Check to be certain that the power is turned off. See section V. "Operation" in this
manual. This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the paddle con-
trols and causing injury to yourself or to others.
• Check to be certain that your Companion's brake handle is in the engaged position.
See section VII. "Disassembly" in this manual.
• Flip up the armrests.
WARNING: When getting on or off your Companion, do not put most or all of your
weight on the edge of the deck. Doing so may cause the scooter to
become unstable.
GETTING ON YOUR COMPANION
• Position the seat for safe and easy mounting. See section V. "Operation."
• Return tiller to full upright position
• Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself
comfortably and securely on the seat.
• Fasten the lap belt, if your scooter is so equipped.
• Flip down or replace the armrests.
GETTING OFF YOUR COMPANION
• Make certain that the power is turned off and the key is removed.
• Return tiller to full upright position
• Flip up or remove the armrests.
• Unfasten the lap belt, if your scooter is so equipped.
• Carefully place one foot on the ground, transfer your weight to that leg, and slowly
come to a standing position.
• Step away from the scooter.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your Companion has been rated to a maximum payload (operator and anything else
being carried on the Companion) of 300 pounds for the Companion I and 350 pounds
for the Companion II. Exceeding the maximum weight rating will void the warranty.
WARNING: Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself
and to others.
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