Golden Technologies GB116 Mobility Scooter User Manual


 
Buzzaround XL Owner’s Manual RevA_092210
II. SAFETY
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Buzzaround XL. Also check
with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technologies, Inc.
dealer to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your Buzzaround XL. Unauthorized
accessories will void the warranty and may cause injury.
NOTE: Please remember that while on your Golden Buzzaround XL, you are a motorized
pedestrian. You must observe and obey all pedestrian rules and regulations for the locale in
which you are riding.
Please use your Buzzaround XL™ scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of your
daily life. The more mobility your Golden Buzzaround XL brings to you, the happier you will
be, and the more satisfied we at Golden Technologies, Inc. will be! But as with all things,
especially motor operated vehicles, observing a few rules and safety considerations will help
ensure safe scooter operation. So please follow the rules below.
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
• Read completely and understand this owner's manual before assembling, operating,
transporting, or disassembling your Golden Buzzaround XL.
• Always operate your Golden Buzzaround XL with thought, care, and safety.
• Do not attempt to use your Buzzaround XL on an escalator. Always use an elevator.
• Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.
• Do not mount or dismount your Golden Buzzaround XL unless the brake is engaged.
• Always make sure that the key switch is set to "Off" before mounting or dismounting your
scooter.
• Do not back your Golden Buzzaround XL down an incline or across an uneven surface.
• Do not turn your scooter suddenly at full speed.
• Always make sure the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your
Buzzaround XL.
• Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from
reverse to forward.
• Do not operate your Buzzaround XL 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.
• Always be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points especially when assembling
and disassembling your scooter.
• Never sit on your Buzzaround XL when it is being transported.
• Always fasten down your Buzzaround XL securely with an approved tie-down system
while transporting your scooter.
• Never operate your scooter if it is not functioning properly.
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