Owner`s manual
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Currie Technologies
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Currie Technologies
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OM Direct Drive Scooters - 2012.indd
Modied 05/25/2012
Section 2 - SAFETY GUIDELINES
LIMITATIONS OF SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES
This owner’s manual includes important safety
guidelines and maintenance instructions. Failure to
read, understand and follow the instructions in this
manual may lead to serious injury or even death.
INSURANCE NOTICE
Your insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents
involving the use of this electric scooter. To determine if coverage
is provided, you should contact your insurance company or agent.
» This product is intended for use under adult supervision only. Even
under adult supervision serious injuries or even death can occur.
» Always ride within your capabilities and use common sense, do
not ride at night. You are using this product at your own risk. Never
operate this product at a speed which is too fast for your skills.
Always drive at low speed on dusty surfaces.
» This product is not intended, designed or licensed for roadway
use. This product is intended for use outdoors and on a private,
closed course only. Ride only on dry, smooth, solid paved surfaces
without motor vehicle traffic. Never use this product on roadways
(paved, gravel or dirt), sidewalks, driveways, parking lots near motor
vehicles, on or near steep inclines or steps, swimming pools or other
bodies of water.
» This product is not regulated by transportation regulations (that is,
Department of Transportation (DOT) or state law).
» Obey all local traffic and scooter riding laws and regulations. The
laws and ordinances vary greatly from municipality to municipality.
It is your responsibility to know and abide by your local restrictions.
We recommend you contact your local police or Department of
Motor Vehicles to find out about any special laws or rules governing
the use of this product where you live.
» Do not ride at night.
WARNING
!
Never operate this product without proper training or
instructions.
Children under 13 years old should never operate these
scooters. Rider age does not necessarily mean that they
are qualified to operate this product. A parent should never allow this product
to be used by an individual not having the ability, coordination, maturity, skills
and strength to operate it safely and in a controlled manner.
Maximum rider weight is 240 lbs, (109kg) for the
500DD scooters and 260 lbs. (118 kg) for the 750DD, 1000DD and Scoot-E
DD series scooters. Rider weight does not necessarily mean that they are
qualified to operate this product.
Never modify this product through improper installation,
modification of existing parts or use of non-authorized accessories. Doing so
may result in denied warranty claims.
Adults must assist children in the initial adjustment procedures to unfold
scooter, adjust handlebar and steering to height, and finally to fold scooter.
Check and secure all fasteners before every ride. Before every ride, make
sure the “Easy Fold Handlebar Hinge” is in the fully upright position. Be sure
the locking pin is fully engaged and the quick release lever is in the “closed”
position.
Check and secure all fasteners before every ride.
This product is designed to be used by only one person at a time. Never
carry passengers or allow more than one person to use this product at a
time.
Always wear an approved helmet that fits and is worn properly with the
chinstrap securely buckled when using this product. Wear shoes when
using this product, never operate this product barefoot or in sandals as this
increases the risk of injury. Also wear knee pads, elbow pads, eye protection
(goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket and long
pants.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars (hand grips) and both feet on the
footboard during operation.
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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