Razor v.1_09-11 Mobility Scooter User Manual


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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: This manual contains
important information. For your child’s safety, it is your responsibility to
review this information with your child and make sure that your child
understands all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. Razor USA
recommends that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this
manual with younger riders and that you are required to inspect and maintain
your child’s scooter to insure their safety.
GENERAL WARNING: Scooter riding can be a hazardous activity.
Scooters can, and are intended to move and it is therefore possible to get into
dangerous situations and/or lose control and/or fall. If such things occur you
can be seriously injured or die. LIKE ANY OTHER MOVING PRODUCT, USING
A SCOOTER CAN BE A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DEATH EVEN WHEN USED WITH PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. USE AT
YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.
• Alwayswearsafetyequipmentsuchashelmet,kneepadsandelbow
pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your scooter and keep the chin-
strap securely buckled.
• Alwayswearshoes.
• Rideonsmooth,pavedsurfacesawayfrommotorvehicles.
• Avoidsharpbumps,drainagegratesandsuddensurfacechanges.Scooter
may suddenly stop.
• Avoidstreetsandsurfaceswithwater,sand,gravel,dirt,leavesandother
debris. Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility.
• Donotrideatnight.
• Brakewillgethotfromcontinuoususe.Donottouchafterbraking.
• Avoidexcessivespeedassociatedwithdownhillrides.
• Adultsmustassistchildrenintheinitialadjustmentprocedurestoas-
semble the scooter.
• Obeyalllocaltrafcandscooteringlawsandregulations.
• Watchoutforpedestrians.
• Checkandsecureallfastenersbeforeeveryride.
• Replacewornorbrokenpartsimmediately.
• Donotexceedweightlimitspeciedonproductboxandproductwarning
label.
• Donotallowchildrenunderageeight(8)touseProSeriesscooters.All
children and preteens should ride with adult guidance at all times.
• Riderweightdoesnotnecessarilymeanachild’ssizeisappropriatetot
or maintain control of the scooter.
• Aparent’sdecisiontoallowhisorherchildtoridethisproductshouldbe
based on the child’s maturity, skill and ability.
• Thisscooterwasmanufacturedforperformanceanddurabilitybutitisnot
impervious to damage. Trick riding can over stress or damage any product,
including this scooter, and the rider assumes all risks associated with
high-stress activity.
ACCEPTABLE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS
Direct parental supervision is required. Scooters are meant to be used only
incontrolledenvironmentsfreeofpotentialtrafchazardsandnotonpublic
streets. Do not allow your child to ride a scooter in any areas where vehicle
trafcispresent.Childmustmaintainaholdofthehandlebarsatalltimes.
Never allow more than one child at a time to ride a scooter. Never use near
steps, sloped driveways, hills, roadways, alleys or swimming pool areas.
Do not ride a scooter in wet weather
. Scooters are intended for use on solid,
flat, clean and dry surfaces such as pavement or level ground without loose
debris such as rocks or gravel. Wet, slick or uneven and rough surfaces may
impair traction and contribute to possible accidents. Do not ride a scooter in
mud,ice,puddlesorwater.Avoidexcessivespeedsthatcanbeassociated
with downhill rides. Never risk damaging surfaces such as carpet or flooring
by use of a scooter indoors. Do not ride at night or when visibility is impaired.
You will see people on TV and videos doing tricks or stunts. These are people
who have been practicing a long time and accept the risks of trick riding
activity. Do not assume that you can attempt to do the same tricks without
great risk.
PROPER RIDING ATTIRE
Always ensure child is wearing proper protective equipment such as an
approved safety helmet. A helmet may be legally required by local law
or regulation in your area. A child should always wear shoes, never ride
barefooted or in sandals, and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of
the wheels.
FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE WARNINGS
FURTHER INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
AND WITH APPROPRIATE AND SERIOUS ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION.
USE CAUTION.
WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT SCOOTER PRIOR TO RIDING. Properly
inspecting and maintaining your scooter can reduce the risk of injury. Always
inspect your scooter before riding and regularly maintain it.
WARNING: CHECK LOCAL LAWS REGARDING SCOOTER USE. Check
local laws and regulations to see where and how you may use your Razor
scooter legally. In many states and local areas scooter riders are required
BY LAW to wear a helmet. Check local laws and regulations regarding laws
governing helmet use and scooter operation in your area.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings ............................................................ 1
Before You Begin ........................................................... 2
Assembly Instructions ................................................2-3
Check Before Riding ................................................... 3-4
Safety Reminders .......................................................... 5
Warranty ........................................................................ 5
CONTENTS
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