Golden Technologies GA 541 - Manual (Page 8)

Avenger Owner’s Manual Revised 09/29/09
SAFETY
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 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.
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.