Golden Technologies GB106 Mobility Scooter User Manual


 
Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08
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SAFETY
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR
BUZZAROUND LITE™
Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling,
operating, transporting, or disassembling your scooter.
Always operate your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite with thought, care
and safety.
Do not attempt to use your scooter on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.
Do not mount or dismount your scooter unless the brake is engaged.
Make certain that the key is removed before mounting or dismounting your
scooter.
Do not back your scooter down an incline or across an uneven surface.
Make certain that the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your
scooter.
Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or
from reverse to forward.
Do not operate your scooter 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 Lite 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 Lite 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.
NEVER OPERATE SCOOTER ON SNOW OR ICE.
NEVER TRANSFER ONTO OR OFF OF THIS SCOOTER USING THE SEAT BACKREST FOR SUPPORT
DURING TRANSFER. THE SEAT BACK MAY FOLD DOWN AND MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR
BALANCE AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MAKE SURE THE SEAT SWIVEL IS
LOCKED.
DO NOT LEAN ON TILLER FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSFERS. THE TILLER MIGHT
UNINTENTIONALLY MOVE AND CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR BALANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.