Golden Technologies GB116 Mobility Scooter User Manual


 
Buzzaround XL Owner’s Manual RevA_092210
II. SAFETY
Your Buzzaround XL™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise
caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Buzzaround XL carefully
and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
NOTE: Before learning to operate your Buzzaround XL, have your authorized Golden
Technologies, Inc. dealer determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off
your Buzzaround XL and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR BUZZAROUND XL
• Check to be certain that the power is turned off. See section V. "Operation" in this
manual. This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the paddle controls
and causing injury to yourself and/or others.
• Check to be certain that your Buzzaround XL’s freewheel lever is in the engaged position.
See section V. “Operation” in this manual.
• Flip up the armrests.
When getting on or off your Buzzaround XL, keep your weight toward the
middle of the deck. Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an
unstable condition.
GETTING ON YOUR BUZZAROUND XL
• Position the seat for safe and easy mounting. Ensure that the seat is facing forward. See
Section V. "Operation."
• Return tiller to full upright position if necessary.
• Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself
comfortably and securely on the seat.
• Flip down the armrest(s.)
GETTING OFF YOUR BUZZAROUND XL
• Make certain that the power is turned off and the key is removed.
• Return tiller to full upright position
• Flip up the armrests.
• Carefully place one foot on the ground, transfer your weight to that leg, and slowly come
to a standing position.
• Step away from the scooter.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your Buzzaround XL has been rated to a maximum payload (operator and anything else
being carried onboard) of 300 pounds. Exceeding the maximum weight rating will void the
warranty.
Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself and/or
others.
7