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USE, OPERATION, AND SAFETY
As a parent, you should read this manual before letting your child ride his
or her new three wheeled scooter. The age grade of 3 to 5 years old is based
on United States government guidance on child development and appropri-
ate toys, but young children are all different. If your child walks and runs
with confidence, then the three wheeled scooter will help your child develop
balancing skills and learn about steering. After walking while standing on the
three wheeled scooter, your child will then run and eventually “scoot” while
both feet are off the ground. The three wheeled scooter has no brake. To
stop, your child merely stands off. You can not expect your child to under-
stand how difficult it is to stop on hills or at speed, and your close supervision
and sound limits about speed and grade are required for your child’s safety.
So encourage play and having fun with the three wheeled scooter, but keep it
on flat surfaces or gentle slopes, always wear shoes (never barefoot, sandals
or flip flops), and avoid traffic and pedestrians. Remember, only you are the
best judge of whether your child is at the appropriate development stage
for safe play with this scooter.
Always have your child use safety equipment and appropriate clothes and
shoes. Safety equipment is a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. The helmet
is not only a good idea but required in many communities. To protect your
child, the helmet must comply with CPSC, 16 CFR Section 1203 requirements
and be worn correctly.
CORRECT FITTING -
MAKE SURE YOUR HELMET
COVERS YOUR FOREHEAD
INCORRECT FITTING -
FOREHEAD IS EXPOSED
AND VULNERABLE TO
SERIOUS INJURY.
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