Golden Technologies GA 531 Mobility Scooter User Manual


 
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 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.