Operators Manual ATLAS CARTS
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Operators Manual ATLAS CARTS
Vehicle Operation
Operator Safety
This section of the manual provides information on the safe vehicle operation.
Safe and responsible use of this vehicle is necessary to prevent dangerous
conditions for the operator, passenger and other people in the area of opera-
tion. Make sure you read, understand and comply with all of this information.
Failure to operate this vehicle as instructed can cause collision,
loss of control or tip over resulting in severe injury or death.
Follow all safety warnings in this owner’s guide.
Do not operate the vehicle where there is a risk of falling objects.
Make sure all occupants are fully seated with seat belts attached at all times.
Do not allow a passenger to hold a child on their lap while the vehicle
is in operation.
Stay clear of steep slopes, drop-os, and unstable surfaces.
Avoid sudden starts, stops, and sharp turns.
Proper vehicle maintenance is very important. Do not endanger yourself
or your passengers. Make necessary repairs as soon as possible to maintain
maximum vehicle performance.
Before operating the vehicle, check that all passengers can secure
themselves in the vehicle.
The operator and all passengers should keep their entire body in the vehicle
during operation.
All persons must comply with the warnings and operating instructions.
Handicapped persons should not ride in the vehicle.
The passenger must remain seated at all times and hold onto hand holds
or handrails when the vehicle is in operation to prevent falls from the vehicle.
The driver must keep both hands on the steering wheel when the vehicle
is in operation.
NEVER make a sharp turn when operating at a high rate of speed to prevent
falling from the vehicle or vehicle tip over.
Disable the vehicle before leaving the vehicle unattended or during vehicle
maintenance.
Children that require a safety seat must NOT ride on the vehicle. Comply with
state and local laws pertaining to child safety. The vehicle does NOT meet
child safety seat requirements.
Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities should not operate the vehicle unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the of the vehicle by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should not play with the vehicle.
The vehicle should only be operated from the drivers seat.
Do not operate the vehicle on public roads or highways. Always operate
the vehicle in safe designated areas.
Observe local and state laws when operating the vehicle.
Pay attention and exercise caution when operating the vehicle in the presence
of other vehicles, in congested areas, or on unimproved surfaces.