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General Information
This guide is provided to assist the owner or operator of this CRICKET RX5 in the safe operation and
maintenance of the vehicle.
Safety
General Safety Information
This guide is provided to assist the owner or operator of this Cricket Carts product in the maintenance
and safe operation of the vehicle. The warnings in this manual are not a replacement for good common
sense and safe driving practices. Your Cricket RX5 is designed and manufactured for off-road use. It
does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is not equipped for operation on public
streets. Operators of the Cricket RX5 should have a valid motor vehicle driver's license. No one under
16 years of age should be allowed to operate a Cricket RX5.
Operating Safety
1. Always use your CRICKET in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating
condition.
2. Always read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the CRICKET
vehicle.
3. Always follow all safety rules established in the area where you are operating the CRICKET vehicle.
4. Always use extreme caution when making sharp or blind turns.
5. Always release throttle gradually (rotate forward, away from yourself) to control speed and stability
on steep grades.
6. Do not tow the CRICKET vehicle.
7. Always use extreme caution when traveling:
a. In wet areas
b. In blind spots
c. Along loose terrain
d. On uneven roads
e. In traffic with other vehicles
f. Near pedestrian areas.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
The following notations indicate important information. Failure to follow the warnings contained in this
owner's manual could result in serious injury or death.
Conditions should be observed. This provides key information that makes procedures easier and clearer.
CAUTION: CONDITIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH TO THE MACHINE OPERATOR, BYSTANDER OR A PERSON INSPECTING AND/OR
REPAIRING THE VEHICLE.
General Safety
Practices
WARNING Steep Grade: In areas where steep grades exist, vehicle operations should be restricted to
the designated vehicle pathways wherever and whenever possible. Such potential hazards should be
identified with a suitable warning giving the following information: "Warning: STEEP GRADE - Ascend or
descend slowly and proceed with due caution.”
WARNING Wet Areas: Wet grassy areas may cause a vehicle to lose traction and may affect stability. Wet
areas should be chained or roped off to prevent access and potential accidents with injury.
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