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Riding Tips and Safety Guidelines Recap (cont.)
• Do not allow any person to use the SE-3 Patroller unless that person has carefully read this Manual and watched the Safety Video.
• Do not use the SE-3 Patroller in hazardous atmospheres. The SE-3 Patroller has not been certified for use in hazardous atmospheres
as defined in NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Hazardous atmospheres are locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to
flammable gases, vapors, liquids, dust, or fibers.
• Wear a helmet. Whenever you ride the SE-3 Patroller wear a helmet that fits properly with the chin strap in place. Use an approved
bicycle or skateboard helmet that provides protection for the back of your head. Depending on riding conditions and your riding
experience, consider using additional protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, wrist guards, and knee pads. Wear footwear
that protects your feet and provides adequate support and comfort.
• The safety of new riders is your responsibility. Do not let new riders operate the SE-3 Patroller outside of your direct supervision
unless they have read this Manual and watched the Safety Video.
• To ride safely, you must be able to clearly see what is in front of you and you must be clearly visible to others, in all environmental
conditions.
• Avoid slippery surfaces, loose materials, steep slopes, and obstacles. Be especially careful when riding in confined spaces or near
obstructions.
• Use caution on slopes. Use caution when ascending, descending, or crossing slopes. Do not attempt to ride across any slopes with
loose material or slippery surfaces. When riding across any slope, lean uphill to maintain balance.
• Watch those turns! Always turn slowly and with caution. Fast turns can lead to loss of control and falls. Lean into turns.
• Do not take risks. When you encounter a slope, uneven terrain, or other terrain feature with which you are not experienced or that
makes you at all concerned about your safety, do not risk riding over it.
• You are taller than you think. Be aware of the added height that the SE-3 Patroller (and your helmet) gives you and use caution when
riding indoors or in the vicinity of doorways, archways, branches, signs, or other low overhead obstacles.