Xootr Scooter User manual

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Safety
We really do not want you to get hurt, so please follow these safety rules:
Avoid roadways, paths, or other areas that are used by motor vehicles.
Wear a helmet at all times.
Avoid large hills.
Avoid curbs, cobblestones, grates, and other rough or discontinuous
surfaces.
Read carefully the section of these instructions on braking, and become
comfortable braking on the rear tire and with the hand lever.
Never ride with more than one person on a scooter.
Never ride a scooter at dusk or at night.
Never ride a scooter in wet or icy conditions.
Ride in control at all times.
Don't stunt ride.
Before each use, verify that there are no loose or missing parts, and that the
brake is working properly.
WARNINGS:
Scooters are wheeled vehicles. Like bicycling, skateboarding, and in-line
skating, riding a scooter can be dangerous even under the best of circumstances.
Serious injury or even death is possible.
Always wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet when riding your scooter.
Always keep the chinstrap securely buckled. Failure to wear an approved helmet
may result in serious injury or death.
Wet weather impairs traction, braking, and visibility. The risk of accident is
dramatically increased in wet conditions.
Riding at dusk, after dark, or at times of poor visibility is dangerous and can
result in serious injury or death.
Failure to properly tighten the handlebar quick-release lever may compromise
steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Falling can cause
serious injury or even death. Push up and down on the handlebar to make sure
that the lever is tight
Unfolding
Pull out the locking pin from the hole in the steer support arm beneath the
deck.
Unfold the scooter so that the hole in the steer support arm aligns with the
holes in the frame that extend above the deck.
Re-insert the locking pin through these holes.
Loosen the "quick release" lever on the steering column.
Extend the handlebar to a comfortable height.
Tighten the quick release lever on the steering column to lock the handlebar
at the desired height. (If there is insufficient locking action, tighten the nut
on the quick release lever about one turn before clamping.)
Folding
Loosen the quick release lever on the steering column to unlock the
handlebar.
Slide the handlebar into the steering column.
Tighten the quick release lever on the steering column.
Pull out the locking pin from the holes in the frame extending above the
deck.
Fold the scooter so that the hole in the steer support arm is visible below the
frame rails underneath the deck.
Re-insert the locking pin through the hole in the steer support arm.
NOTE: A little bit of bicycle lubricant will facilitate insertion and removal of the
locking pin.
Copyright 2006, Xootr LLC. All rights reserved. Xootr is a registered trademarks of Xootr LLC. Revision of July 2006

Riding
Hold onto the handlebar with both hands.
Place one foot in the center of the deck.
Push off the ground with the other foot.
Glide.
For most efficient riding,
Take long push strokes, with substantial glide between each stroke.
Switch legs every 10-20 strokes.
When gliding down an incline (avoid steep hills), you may either put one foot in
front of the other or put both feet side by side.
Stopping
Your scooter has a lever-actuated brake. When you use this brake, shift your weight
towards the rear of the scooter to avoid being pitched forward.
The rear wheel of your Xootr is left exposed to enable you to brake with your foot
directly on the rear tire. Most shoes work well for this. However, some types of
shoes have soles that wear out very quickly when used to brake on the tire. You
should test your shoes for excessive wear before using them extensively for braking.
Avoid steep hills. Very hard braking on a steep hill could lead to excessive heating of
the brake pad and premature tire wear.
DO NOT SKID! Skidding will cause a flat spot in the tire of your scooter.
WARNINGS:
Braking performance is substantially impaired in wet weather. Do not ride when
the road surface is wet.
A worn-out brake pad can result in a lack of braking function. A lack of braking
could cause you to loose control or fall. Falls can result in serious injury or even
death. Check the brake for proper function before each ride.
Maintenance
A damp cloth may be used to clean the scooter. Avoid using aggressive cleaning
solutions or solvents.
Tire life depends on riding conditions and riding style. Most users will never wear
out a tire. However, if you ride thousands of kilometers or do lots of hard braking,
you may wear out a tire and have to replace one or both wheels. Wheel replacement
kits are available at www.xootr.com.
The end of the brake lever should not hit the handlebar, even when pulling as hard as
possible. As the cable stretches and the brake pad wears, adjust the cable length by
rotating the “barrel adjuster” on the brake lever (the aluminum piece between the end
of the black cable housing and the brake lever).
Eventually, a brake pad can wear out. If when pulling on the brake lever, the brake
pad does not firmly engage the tire, the brake pad must be replaced. Replacement
service is available via www.xootr.com.
Collisions
Your Xootr scooter is designed to withstand years of normal riding. However,
collisions can substantially weaken the structure of the scooter. If you accidentally
have a minor collision with a curb, wall, or other fixed object, inspect the scooter for
loose or bent parts. If you find such parts, contact your dealer or Xootr for repair or
replacement. If you collide with a fixed object at speeds in excess of 10 mph (16
kph) and/or are thrown from the scooter after a collision, you could severely damage
the structure of the scooter. In such cases, please contact Xootr LLC for repair or
replacement.
Warranty
Your satisfaction is very important to us. We warrant that your Xootr is free of
defects in materials or manufacturing for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. If at any time within one year of your purchase, you discover a defect in
materials or manufacturing, please contact us for repair or replacement.
This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, including wear of tires and
brake pads.
Damage caused by stunt riding, racing, or other abusive treatment is not covered by
this warranty. This is a consumer warranty and does not apply to products used in
rental operations.
Contact Information - Xootr LLC
www.xootr.com - for replacement part orders and maintenance instructions.
Copyright 2006, Xootr LLC. All rights reserved. Xootr is a registered trademarks of Xootr LLC. Revision of July 2006