Safety Warnings - Razor Siege Caster Scooter Gebrauchsanweisung

SaFETy WaRNINgS

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 caster scooter to insure their safety.
GENERAL WARNING: Caster scooter riding can be a hazardous
activity. Caster 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 CASTER 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 a helmet, knee pads and elbow
pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your caster scooter and keep the
chinstrap securely buckled.
• Always wear shoes.
• Ride on smooth, paved surfaces away from motor vehicles.
• Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates and sudden surface changes. Caster
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.
• Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill rides.
• Adults must assist children in the initial adjustment procedures to unfold
scooter, adjust handlebar and steering height and finally to fold scooter.
• Obey all local traffic and scootering laws and regulations.
• Watch out for pedestrians.
• Do not exceed 143lbs (65 kgs) total weight on the caster scooter.
• Do not allow children under age eight (8) to use the caster scooter. All
children and preteens should ride with adult supervision at all times.
• Rider weight does not necessarily mean a child's size is appropriate to fit
or maintain control of the caster scooter.
• The skill required to ride this product may be greater than that required to
ride a traditional kick 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.
• Refer to the section on safety for additional warnings.
ACCEPTABLE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS
Direct parental supervision is required. Caster scooters are meant to be
used only in controlled environments free of potential traffic hazards and
not on public streets. Do not allow your child to ride a caster scooter in any
areas where vehicle traffic is present. The child must maintain a hold on the
handlebars at all times. Never allow more than one child at a time to ride
a caster scooter. Never use near steps, sloped driveways, hills, roadways,
alleys or swimming pool areas. Keep fingers and other body parts away from
the product when folding or unfolding. Adults must not allow children to
assist in folding or unfolding the caster scooter.
Do not ride a caster scooter in wet weather. Caster 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 caster 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 caster scooter indoors. Do not ride at night or
when visibility is impaired.
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 should 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 THE CASTER SCOOTER PRIOR TO
RIDING. Properly inspecting and maintaining your caster scooter can reduce
the risk of injury. Always inspect your caster scooter before riding and
regularly maintain it.
WARNING: CHECK LOCAL LAWS REGARDING CASTER SCOOTER
USE. Check local laws and regulations to see where and how you may use
your Razor caster scooter legally. In many states and local areas caster
scooter riders are required BY LAW to wear a helmet. Check local laws
and regulations regarding laws governing helmet use and caster scooter
operation in your area.
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