Pacific Cycle CUCINA HR7633 - Manual (Page 9)

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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 unfold scooter,
adjust handlebar and steering to height, and finally to fold scooter.
Obey all local traffic and scooter riding laws and regulations.
Watch out for pedestrians.
Check and secure all fasteners before every ride.
Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
SCOOTER CARE
Security
It is advisable that the following steps be taken to prepare for and help prevent possible theft.
1. Maintain a record of the scooter’s serial number, located on the bottom
of the frame behind the kickstand.
2. Register the scooter with the local police.
3. Invest in a high quality scooter lock that will resist hack saws and bolt cutters.
Always lock your scooter to an immovable object if it is left unattended.
Cornering Technique
Brake slightly before cornering and prepare to lean your body into the corner.
Please refer to pages 47-48 for braking techniques.
Rules for Children
To avoid accidents, teach children good riding skills with an emphasis on safety from an early age.
Children should be supervised by an adult.
1. Always wear a properly fitted helmet.
2. Do not play in driveways or the road.
3. Do not ride on busy streets.
4. Do not ride at night.
5. Obey all the traffic laws, especially stop signs and red lights.
6. Be aware of other road vehicles behind and nearby.
7. Before entering a street: Stop, look right, left, and right again for traffic. If there's no traffic, proceed into the roadway.
8. If riding downhill, be extra careful. Slow down using the brakes and maintain control of the steering.
9. Never take your hands off the handlebars.
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The Consumer Protection Safety Commission advises that the riding of small wheel diameter
scooters at excessive speeds can lead to instability and is not recommended.
Children should be made aware of all possible riding hazards and correct riding behavior before they take to the streets.
- Do not leave it up to trial and error.
Always wear safety equipment such as helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your 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. Scooter may suddenly stop.