6. Safety
NOTE: The following RECOMMENDATIONS ARE excerpted from: ASTM F1928-98,
“Standard safety Guide for Consumer recreational use of Fun-carts”
Go kart shall not be operated with any modifications to the kart or it’s components.
Go Karts shall not be operated to perform racing, stunt riding, jumps, spin-outs, donuts or
other maneuvers which may cause loss of control, or may cause uncontrolled operator or
kart actions or reactions, as such activities are likely to result in possible injury to the
operator or bystanders or both.
Go Kart shall not be operated unless the rider is seated in the proper position for vehicle
operation with the rider’s hands on the steering wheel, the brake fully engaged and the
safety beat fastened.
No person shall allow hands, feet, hair, body parts, clothing or similar articles to come in
to contact with moving parts of the go kart, wheels or drive train while the engine is
running.
Riders shall stay seated with both hands on the steering wheel and both feet in the go
kart at all times, whether moving or stationary, unless the go kart is stopped completely
and turned off.
Riders shall not operate the go kart if hair, clothing or other articles can extend past the
go kart seat back or under the wheels.
Go karts shall operate out doors and only on smooth, level and dry surfaces.
Go karts shall not be operated on roads, streets, highways, or at any other location where
road vehicles are intended to travel, and
Go karts shall be operated only with adequate lighting and under conditions of suitable
visibility.
No rider or other person shall contact any portion of the motor, wheels or drive train for
any purpose including maintenance until the motor has been turned off and allowed to
cool, and the go kart is in a stable and stationary position.
WARNING: Maintain a hold on the steering wheel at all times.
WARNING: Never use near steps or swimming pools.
WARNING: Traffic can be fatal. Do not drive on streets or around cars.
WARNING: Keep your fingers, long hair and other body parts away from the drive
system, rotating wheels, and all other moving components.
WARNING TO PARENTS: Kids need to be taught and be frequently reinforced of the
importance of safe riding, the rules of the road and the importance of avoiding using the
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