Avenger Owner’s Manual | Revised 06/04/08 |
SAFTEY
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
•Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Avenger™.
•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
•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.
WARNING: TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE SCOOTER TO TIP. AVOID THIS DANGER AT ALL TIMES BY STEERING A WIDE ARC AROUND CORNERS AND OBSTACLES. ALSO, TO AVOID THE RISK OF TIPPING, REDUCE SPEED BEFORE NEGOTIATING ANY TURNS.