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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08
GB-106 and GB-106XR Buzzaround Lite™
401 Bridge Street, Old Forge, PA 18518
Tel: 800-624-6374 Fax: 570-451-7494
www.goldentech.com
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Note: This owner’s manual is for the Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ model numbers GB-106 and GB-106XR. All size specifications, operating procedures, assembly and disassembly instructions are the same for both models. Better performance figures are achieved with the GB-106XR using extended range technology. The use of the term “Buzzaround Lite” is to imply reference to both models unless otherwise noted.
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 CONTENTS ________________________________________ Introduction………………………………………………………. 4 - 5 Safety…………………………………………………………….. 6 - 8 EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………… 9 Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™………………. 10 - 11 Operation…………………………………………………………. 12 - 16 Riding Your Buzzaround Lite ™………………………………… 17 - 20 Diagnostics ……………………………………………………… 21 General Care and Maintenance ……………………
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ scooter! The Buzzaround Lite combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies know that you have chosen a scooter that will give you years of dependable operation and will also enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 INTRODUCTION Your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your Buzzaround Lite carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Note: Before learning to operate your Buzzaround Lite, have your Golden Technologies, Inc. representative determ
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 SAFETY DRIVING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ ON AN INCLINE • For maximum stability, lean forward on your seat while proceeding up ramps, slopes, curbs, or any low rise. • Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps. • Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope. • Do not traverse or drive across the face of a gradient.
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS MEDICATION Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgment and / or your ability to operate your Buzzaround Lite ™. Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT OR ALLOW ANYONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES REP
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ • Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your scooter. • Always operate your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite with thought, care and safety. • Do not attempt to use your scooter on an escalator. Always use an elevator. • Do not carry passengers under any circu
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 EMI / RFI The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs) amateur radios (HAM radios), wireless computers links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc. These electromagnetic (EM) waves are invisible and increase in stre
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 Scooter Information BUZZAROUND LITE™ Drive Key Control Lever Freewheel Brake Release Tiller Adjustment Knob Circuit Breaker Page 10
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 FOR YOUR RECORDS: Please fill in your Buzzaround Lite ™ information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies concerning your scooter. Model ________ Serial Number _____________________ Date of Purchase _________________ Body Color _____________ Options______________________________________________________ Your Golden Technologies
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 GB-106 Buzzaround Lite ™ Operation DC Battery Voltage Meter Key (On position) Horn Button Speed Adjustment Knob (Reverse) Drive Control Lever (Forward) Hand Controls Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum top speed of your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™. • Turn the dial completely counterclockwise to
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION When the power to your Buzzaround Lite ™ is turned on, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) will illuminate. This LED is used in diagnosing operational problems that may arise. See “Diagnostics” section on page 21. Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn. Drive Control LEver This self-centering drive control lever system controls your Buzzaround Lite speed (up to the maximum speed set by the spe
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION DC Battery Voltage Meter This meter shows the amount of voltage in your Buzzaround Lite ™ batteries. • Green indicates a full battery charge • Yellow indicates caution and approximately one-half charge on the batteries. • Red indicates that the batteries have less than one-half of a charge remaining. See “Care and Maintenance” section for instruction concerning charging the batteries. Note: Your sco
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the adjustment knobs. Max arm width: 24” WARNING: BE SURE ADJUSTMENT KNOBS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED AGAINST THE INSERTED ARM REST TUBE. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM ARM WIDTH. Seat
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 OPERATION cont. WARNING: THIS SCOOTER WILL TIP EASIER WHEN THE SEAT IS IN ITS HIGHEST POSITION. Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360 ° and locked at any 45 ° position. 1. Pull up on the Seat Rotation Lever and rotate the seat to the desired position. 2. Release the handle to lock the seat at any 45 ° position. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE IN ANY SEAT PO
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™ MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Technologies Buzzaround Lite ™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get On Your Buzzaround Lite WARNING: BE SURE YOUR SEAT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION BEFORE OPERATING. • Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy mounting.
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ cont. 7. Release the lever to allow your Buzzaround Lite to come gently to a full stop. 8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter. EMERGENCY BRAKING: LET GO OF THE DRIVE LEVER! The drive lever automatically returns to the central position if you let go. The scooter automatically brakes using the electric regenerative brake. Ste
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ cont. Control through tight spots As you use your Buzzaround Lite ™ to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your scooter. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles
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Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08 RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE ™ cont. When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline: • Lean forward in your seat to move your center of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety. RISK OF ACCIDENTS! Negotiating curbs requires practice. Please observe the maximum obstacle heights of 2 inches. Please start practicing curb climbing with small curbs. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is re
