Safety Warnings .................................................................................1
Before You Begin ................................................................................2
Assembly and Set-up .......................................................................3-4
Pre-Ride Checklistand Usage ....................................................................
5
RepairandMaintenance ...........................................................................
6
Warranty and Contact Information ................................................................
7
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: Thismanualcontains
important information.For yourchild’ssafety, itis yourresponsibility
toreviewthisinformationwithyourchildandmakesurethatyourchild
understands all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. All
childrenandpreteensshouldridewithadultguidanceatalltimes.ZIMXUK
recommends that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this
manualwithyoungerriders,andthatyouinspectandmaintainyourchild’s
scooter to ensure their safety.
GENERAL WARNING: Scooter riding can be a hazardous activity.
Scooters can, andareintendedto move and it is thereforepossibleto get
intodangeroussituationsand/orlosecontroland/orfall.Ifsuchthings
occur you can be seriously injured or die. LIKE ANY OTHER MOVING
PRODUCT, USING A SCOOTER CAN BE A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND MAY
RESULTININJURYORDEATHEVENWHENUSEDWITHPROPERSAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. USE ATYOUROWN RISKAND USECOMMONSENSE.
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Alwayswearsafety equipment,suchashelmet,kneepadsandelbow
pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your scooter and keep the
chinstrap securely buckled.
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Always wear shoes.
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Rideon smooth, paved surfaces away from motor vehicles.
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Avoidsharpbumps,drainagegrates,andsuddensurfacechanges.Scooter
may suddenly stop.
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Avoidstreets andsurfaceswithwater,sand,gravel,dirt,leaves,andother
debris. Wet weather impairs traction, braking, and visibility.
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Do not ride at night.
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Brakewillgethotfromcontinuoususe.Donottouchafterbraking.
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Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill rides.
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Adultsmustassistchildrenintheinitialassemblyand/oradjustment
procedures to fold/unfold scooter, and adjust handlebar and steering
to height.
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Obey all local traffic and scootering laws and regulations.
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Watch out for pedestrians.
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Do not exceed 220 lb (100 kg) total weight on the A5 Lux scooter.
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Aparent’sdecisiontoallowhisorherchildtoridethisproductshouldbe
based on the child’s maturity, skill and ability to follow rules.
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Donotallowchildrenunderageeight(8)tousethescooter.Allchildren
and preteensshould ride withadult supervision at alltimes.
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Riderweightdoesnotnecessarilymeanachild’ssizeisappropriatetofit
or maintain control of the scooter.
ACCEPTABLE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS
Directparentalsupervisionisrequired.Scooters aremeanttobeusedonly
in controlled environments free of potential traffic hazards and not on public
streets. Donotallowyour childtoridea scooterinanyareaswherevehicle
trafficispresent.Childmustmaintaina holdonthehandlebarsatalltimes.
Neverallowmorethanonechildat a timetorideascooter.Neverusenear
steps, sloped driveways, hills, roadways, alleys or swimming pool areas.
Keepfingersandotherbodypartsawayfromtheproductwhenfoldingor
unfolding.Adultsmustnotallowchildrentoassistinassemblingand/or
folding or unfolding thescooter.
Donotrideascooterinwetweather.Scooters areintendedfor useonsolid,
flat,cleanand drysurfaces,suchas pavementorlevelgroundwithoutloose
debris,suchas rocksorgravel.Wet, slickorunevenand roughsurfaces may
impairtractionandcontributetopossibleaccidents.Donotrideascooterin
mud, ice, puddles or water. Avoid excessive speeds that can beassociated
withdownhillrides.Neverriskdamagingsurfaces,suchascarpetorflooring,
byuseofascooterindoors.Donotrideatnightorwhenvisibilityis impaired.
PROPER RIDING ATTIRE
Alwaysensurechildiswearingproperprotectiveequipment,suchasan
approvedsafety helmet.Ahelmetmaybelegallyrequiredbylocallaw
orregulation in your area. A childshouldalways wear shoes and keep
shoelacestiedandoutofthewayof thewheels.Neverridebarefootedorin
sandals. Knee pads and elbow pads arerecommended.
WARNING:
ALWAYS INSPECT SCOOTER PRIOR TO RIDING. Properly
inspectingandmaintainingyourscootercanreducetheriskofinjury.Always
inspectyourscooterbeforeridingandregularlymaintainit.Checkandsecure
allfastenersbeforeevery ride.Replacewornorbroken parts immediately.
WARNING:
CHECK LOCAL LAWS REGARDING SCOOTER USE. Check
local laws and regulations to see where and how you may use your ZIMX
scooterlegally.Inmany states and localareasscooter ridersare required
BY LAW to wear a helmet. Check local laws and regulations regarding laws
governing helmet use and scooter operation in your area.
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.
