Golden Technologies GB 101 - Manual (Page 8)

Buzzaround Owner’s Manual - Updated 092605
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SAFETY
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
• Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling,
operating, transporting, or disassembling your Golden Buzzaround
™.
• Always operate your Golden Buzzaround with thought, care and safety.
• Do not attempt to use your Buzzaround on an escalator. Always use an
elevator.
• Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.
• Do not mount or dismount your Golden Buzzaround unless the brake is
engaged.
• Make certain that the key is removed before mounting or dismounting your
scooter.
• Do not back your Golden Buzzaround down an incline or across an uneven
surface.
• Make certain that the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your
Buzzaround.
• Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or
from reverse to forward.
• Do not operate your Buzzaround 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 Buzzaround when it is being transported.
• 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.
• Never back up or down a step or curb.
•
Never operate your Buzzaround while you are under the influence of alcohol.
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.
For emergency stopping, remove scooter key – scooter will stop.