SmooSat S8 User manual

S8 KICK SCOOTER

Read and understand this entire manual before allowing child to

use this product! For assistance contact [email protected].

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS: This manual contains

important information. For your child’s safety, it is your responsibility to

review this information with your child and make sure that your child

understands all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. All

children and preteens should ride with adult guidance at all times. SmooSat

recommends that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this

manual with younger riders, and that you inspect and maintain your child’s

scooter to ensure their safety.

GENERAL WARNING: Scooter riding can be a hazardous activity.

Scooters can, and are intended to move and it is therefore possible to get into

dangerous situations and/or lose control and/or fall. If such things occur you

can be seriously injured or die. LIKE ANY OTHER MOVING PRODUCT, USING

A SCOOTER CAN BE A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY

OR DEATH EVEN WHEN USED WITH PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. USE AT

YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.

• Always wear safety equipment, such as helmet, knee pads and elbow

pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your scooter and keep the

chinstrap securely buckled.

• Always wear shoes.

• Ride on smooth, paved surfaces away from motor vehicles.

• Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates, and sudden surface changes. Scooter

may suddenly stop.

• Avoid streets and surfaces with water, sand, gravel, dirt, leaves, and other

debris. Wet weather impairs traction, braking, and visibility.

• Do not ride at night.

• Brake will get hot from continuous use. Do not touch after braking.

• Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill rides.

• Adults must assist children in the initial assembly and/or adjustment

procedures to fold/unfold scooter, and adjust handlebar and steering

to height.

• Obey all local trafﬁc and scootering laws and regulations.

• Watch out for pedestrians.

• Do not exceed 220 lb (100 kg) total weight on the S8 scooter.

• A parent’s decision to allow his or her child to ride this product should be

based on the child’s maturity, skill and ability to follow rules.

• Do not allow children under age eight (8) to use the scooter. All children

and preteens should ride with adult supervision at all times.

• Rider weight does not necessarily mean a child’s size is appropriate to ﬁt or

maintain control of the scooter.

ACCEPTABLE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS

Direct parental supervision is required. Scooters are meant to be used only

in controlled environments free of potential trafﬁc hazards and not on public

streets. Do not allow your child to ride a scooter in any areas where vehicle

trafﬁc is present. Child must maintain a hold on the handlebar at all times.

Never allow more than one child at a time to ride a scooter. Never use near

steps, sloped driveways, hills, roadways, alleys or swimming pool areas. Keep

ﬁngers and other body parts away from the product when folding or unfolding.

Adults must not allow children to assist in assembling and/or folding or

unfolding the scooter.

Do not ride a scooter in wet weather. Scooters are intended for use on solid,

ﬂat, clean and dry surfaces, such as pavement or level ground without loose

debris, such as rocks or gravel. Wet, slick or uneven and rough surfaces may

impair traction and contribute to possible accidents. Do not ride a scooter in

mud, ice, puddles or water. Avoid excessive speeds that can be associated

with downhill rides. Never risk damaging surfaces, such as carpet or ﬂooring,

by use of a scooter indoors. Do not ride at night or when visibility is impaired.

PROPER RIDING ATTIRE

Always ensure child is wearing proper protective equipment, such as an

approved safety helmet. A helmet may be legally required by local law or

regulation in your area. A child should always wear shoes and keep shoelaces

tied and out of the way of the wheels. Never ride barefooted or in sandals.

Knee pads and elbow pads are recommended.

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT SCOOTER PRIOR TO RIDING. Properly

inspecting and maintaining your scooter can reduce the risk of injury. Always

inspect your scooter before riding and regularly maintain it. Check and secure

all fasteners before every ride. Replace worn or broken parts immediately.

WARNING: CHECK LOCAL LAWS REGARDING SCOOTER USE. Check

local laws and regulations to see where and how you may use your SmooSat

scooter legally. In many states and local areas scooter riders are required

BY LAW to wear a helmet. Check local laws and regulations regarding laws

governing helmet use and scooter operation in your area.

FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE

WARNINGS FURTHER INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. USE

AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WITH APPROPRIATE AND SERIOUS

ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION. USE CAUTION.

Safety Warnings .............................................................................................. 1

Before You Begin..............................................................................................2

Assembly and Set-up....................................................................................3-4

Pre-Ride Checklist .......................................................................................... 4

Usage .............................................................................................................. 5

Repair and Maintenance ................................................................................ 6

WARNING: DO NOT USE NON-SMOOSAT PRODUCTS WITH YOUR SCOOTER.

SmooSat scooters have been built to certain SmooSat design speciﬁcations. The original equipment supplied at the time of sale was selected on the

basis of its compatibility with the frame, fork and all other parts. Certain aftermarket products may not be compatible and will void the warranty.

BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Remove contents from box. Remove the separators that protect the components from damage during shipping.

Inspect the contents of the box for scratches in the paint, dents that may have occurred during shipping. Because your scooter was pre-assembled and packed at

the factory, there should not be any problems, even if the box has a few scars or dents.

Pre-Assembled Scooter Owner’s Manual5 mm Allen Wrench

Box Contents:

Warranty Card

Warranty

Card

Owner’s Manual

WARNING:

Keep ﬁngers clear of the pivoting mechanism when folding or unfolding the scooter. Make sure others are standing clear.

Failure to properly secure the quick-release lever may cause the handlebar to telescope up or down while riding and may cause you to lose control and fall.

ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP

1. To release the folding mechanism, place the scooter on the

ground, push the release lever down to unfold the scooter.

2.Using the 5 mm Allen Wrench loosen the handlebar clamp.

4.Using the 5 mm Allen Wrench tighten the handlebar clamp.

3. Insert the handlebar.

5. To adjust the height of the handlebar, open the quick-release

lever and slide the handlebar to the desired position and resecure

the quick-release lever to lock into place.

6.The tension of the quick-release lever can be adjusted by

manually tightening or loosening the Allen bolt. Be careful

not to overtighten. You should always be able to open and

close the quick-release lever by hand and the handlebar

should slide freely when the quick-release is open.

ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP

Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, check that the collar clamp bolts are tightened securely.

This item is tightened and quality inspected at the factory, but there is a slight chance that the effects of shipping or handling may have caused the bolt to loosen.

WARNING: Failure to properly install and tighten the collar clamp may cause the rider to lose control and fall. If you are having difﬁculty understanding

these instructions, please contact SmooSat Customer Service for assistance.

Loose Parts

Check and secure all fasteners before every ride. Make sure the

collar clamp, quick-release lever, folding mechanism are locked

properly in place before riding.

Replacement Parts

Replace worn or broken parts immediately.

Contact [email protected].

Safety Gear

Always wear proper protective equipment, such as an approved

safety helmet, elbow pads and kneepads. Always wear shoes

(lace-up with rubber soles) and keep shoelaces tied and out of

the way of the wheels. Never ride barefooted or in sandals.

Be Careful!

You will see people on TV and maybe even people you know doing

tricks and stunts. These are people who have been practicing on

scooters for a very long time. Don’t try something until you are

ready. Avoid steep inclines and don’t ride too fast — you can lose

control and fall. Skateboard parks are not designed for scooters.

Never ride in trafﬁc or on the street and watch your surroundings

for pedestrians, bikers, boarders and skaters.

Maintain a hold on the handlebar at all times.

PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST

Folding and Carrying

Folding

Pull the release lever and lower the handlebar stem to fold.

Carring

Hold the handlebar stem with either one hand or both hands to carry.

USAGE

How to Ride

Place one foot on the baseboard, push forward with the other foot. Steer with both hands on the handlebar.

For enhanced cornering, lean slightly into the direction of the turn. For controlled stops, apply the brake by stepping on the rear brake. SmooSat recommends

that you practice applying the brake at various speeds and in an open area free from obstructions before riding your scooter around others.

Cleaning Your Scooter

Wipe with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust. Do not use industrial cleaners or solvents as they may damage the surfaces. Do not use alcohol, alcohol-based

or ammonia-based cleaners as they may damage or dissolve the plastic components or soften the decals or decal adhesive.

Wheels and Bearings

Under normal circumstances and conditions, SmooSat wheels and wheel bearings are maintenance free. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of the owner or

guardian to periodically inspect the wheels for wear and tear, the axle for proper tightness, and bearings for side-to-side play, and loose parts. When a wheel or

wheel bearing develops play, this is an indication of excess wear and replacement is necessary. Replace immediately with only genuine SmooSat wheels. Worn

wheels/bearings are considered normal wear-and-tear and are not covered by the SmooSat Warranty. Wheels other than genuine SmooSat wheels may not be

compatible with your SmooSat scooter. The use of anything other than genuine SmooSat replacement parts may affect your safety and will void your warranty.