SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: This manual contains important
information. For your safety, it is your responsibility to review
this information and make sure that you understand all
warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. WHEELA
Europe recommends that you periodically review the
information in this manual with all scootbike riders, and
inspect and maintain your scootbike to insure your safety.
GENERAL WARNING: Scootbike riding can be a
hazardous activity. Scootbikes 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 SCOOTBIKE 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.
WARNING: WHEELA recommends maximum rider
weight to not exceed 220 lb. (100 kg) on all WHEELA the
Scootbike models and sizes.
Safety equipment such as helmet (with chinstrap fastened),
knee pads and elbow pads are always recommended
because they may provide protection against the most
common types of impact circumstances.
WHEELA should not be used on any wet surfaces, where the
risk of injury and damage to the product are highly
increased. Weather impairs traction, braking and visibility.
Maximum speed is 15 km/h (9 mph).
WARNING: SAFE RIDING PRACTICES ARE ALWAYS
IMPORTANT
•Always wear safety equipment, such as helmet, knee pads
and elbow pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your
scootbike and keep the chinstrap securely buckled.
•Always wear shoes.
•Ride on smooth surfaces away from motor vehicles.
•WHEELA is not intended for riding on offroad surfaces.
•Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates and sudden surface
changes. Scootbike may suddenly stop.
•Do not ride at night or in dark areas.
•Brake will get hot from continuous use. Do not touch it
after braking.
•Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill rides.
•Obey all local traffic laws and regulations.
•Watch out for pedestrians.
•Replace worn or broken parts immediately, or contact
WHEELA.
ACCEPTABLE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS
Scootbikes are meant to be used only in controlled
environments free of potential traffic hazards and not on
public streets. Do not ride the scootbike in any areas where
vehicle traffic is present. While riding, maintain a hold of the
handlebars at all times. Never allow more than one person at
a time to ride the scootbike. Never use near steps, sloped
driveways, hills, roadways, alleys or swimming pool areas.
Do not ride the scootbike in wet weather. WHEELA functions
best on solid, flat, 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 the scootbike
in mud, ice, puddles or water. Never risk damaging surfaces,
such as carpet or flooring, by use of the scootbike indoors.
Do not ride at night or when visibility is impaired.
TRICK AND OFF-ROAD RIDING PRESENTS ADDITIONAL RISKS
TO RIDERS AND EQUIPMENT: WHEELA is not intended for
off-road and trick riding. Ignoring this recommendation will
very likely lead to falls and product damage due to stresses,
impacts or wear. Riders assume all risks associated with
high-stress activities.
•Trick and off-road riding on other vehicles, especially kick-
scooters, requires skill and practice; it is not “automatic”.
Just because you may see people on TV, the internet or in
your neighbourhood doing tricks or stunts, that does not
mean you can do the same on WHEELA without risk.
•Always visually review the terrain before riding, in order to
try to minimize encounters with “unknown” impediments
in your path without time to react or compensate.
PROPER RIDING ATTIRE
Always ensure you are wearing proper protective
equipment, such as an approved safety helmet. A helmet
may be legally required by local law or regulation in your
area. Always wear shoes and keep shoelaces tied and out of
the way of the wheels. Never ride barefoot or in sandals.
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 SCOOTBIKE PRIOR TO
RIDING. Properly inspecting and maintaining your WHEELA
can reduce the risk of injury or scootbike damage.
WARNING: CHECK LOCAL LAWS REGARDING SCOOTBIKE
USE. Check local laws and regulations to see where and how
you may use your WHEELA scootbike legally. In many states
and local areas scootbike riders are required BY LAW to
wear a helmet, or high-visibility vest or strips. Check local
laws and regulations regarding laws governing helmet use
and scootbike operation in your area.
WHEELA Europe, Sokolíkova 1, 84101 Bratislava, Slovakia
www.wheela-scootbike.com