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Seating The Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite seat is available in black vinyl. Page 16 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get On Your Buzzaround Lite WARNING: BE SURE YOUR SEAT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION BEFORE OPERATING. • Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy mounting. • Position yourself in the seat. • Use the seat rotate lever to position the seat in the fully forward direction. • Fasten your lap belt, if so equipped. BASIC DRIVING 1. Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Buzzaround Lite. 2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting. RISK OF ACCIDENTS! • Never touch the freewheel/brake release lever while driving. • Never switch the scooter to the freewheel mode when somebody is sitting on it. • For proper operation, the freewheel/brake release lever should always be securely engaged. • Do not disengage the motor when on an incline. NOTE: Reverse movement of the scooter may not occur when the speed control dial is set fully counterclockwise at its slowest setting, especially when the batteries are not fully charged. 3. Insert the key into the keyhole. 4. Push the key all the way into the key receptacle to power the scooter. 5. Place your hands on the handgrips. • If you wish to drive forward, position your right thumb on the drive control lever marked “F” and push forward. • If you wish to drive in reverse, position your left thumb on the drive control lever marked “R” and push forward. 6. Press against the thumb lever to gently accelerate your Buzzaround Lite™. Page 17 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. 7. Release the lever to allow your Buzzaround Lite to come gently to a full stop. 8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter. EMERGENCY BRAKING: LET GO OF THE DRIVE LEVER! The drive lever automatically returns to the central position if you let go. The scooter automatically brakes using the electric regenerative brake. Steering Steering your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right. 2. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left. 3. Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the rear wheels will clear any obstacle. WARNING: TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE SCOOTER TO TIP. AVOID THIS DANGER AT ALL TIMES BY STEERING A WIDE ARC AROUND CORNERS AND OBSTACLES. ALSO, TO AVOID THE RISK OF TIPPING, REDUCE SPEED BEFORE NEGOTIATING ANY TURNS. Steering in a tight spot If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around: 1. Bring your Buzzaround Lite to a full stop. 2. Turn the speed control dial to the slowest setting (Fully counter clockwise) 3. Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive. 4. Press gently on the appropriate thumb lever and slowly turn your Buzzaround Lite. For more information on dealing with obstacles and tight spots, see “Control through tight spots” on the next page. Steering in Reverse Backing up your Buzzaround Lite requires attention to what you are doing 1. Use your left thumb to press against the drive control lever marked “R”. 2. Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left. 3. Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right. Note: Your Buzzaround Lite speed in reverse is fifty percent of the maximum speed set on the speed control dial. Page 18 Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ cont. Control through tight spots As you use your Buzzaround Lite™ to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your scooter. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles. Learn and follow those tips, and with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your scooter as you maneuver it through doors, up and down ramps, up and over curbs, through grass and gravel, and up and down inclines. Doors • Approach any unfamiliar door slowly. • Notice if the door has a knob or a push bar. • Determine if the door opens towards you or away from you. • Do not try to use your own strength to open the door. Learn to use the power of your scooter to do the majority of the work for you. If the door opens away from you: 1. Use one hand to turn the doorknob or to operate the push bar. 2. Use your ...
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