ASTM_F_2642_-_08_2015.pdf

Designation:F264208(Reapproved 2015)Standard Consumer Safety Specification forSafety Instructions and Labeling for Recreational PoweredScooters and Pocket Bikes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2642;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This consumer safety specification includes require-ments for safe-use instructions and labeling to minimize thehazards to users of recreational powered scooters and pocketbikes.This specification is intended to cover safetyinstructions,labeling,and maintenance for products for:1.1.1 Children age eight to twelve for units limited to speeds16 km/h(10 miles/h)or less,and1.1.2 Children age 13 and above for fast-moving unitscapable of achieving speeds of 16 km/h(10 miles/h).1.2 This specification is intended to reduce hazards,otherthan those inherent to the users of these units during normalintended use and within manufacturers safety guidelines.1.3 This specification is not intended for non poweredscooters(Consumer Safety Specification F2264),battery pow-ered ride-on toys(Consumer Safety Specification F963),motorcycles,skateboards,all terrain vehicles(ATVs),go-karts(PracticeF2007),fun-karts(SafetyGuideF1928),snowmobiles,motorized trail bikes,lawn mowers,or motor-ized wheelchairs including mobility scooters.1.4 This specification is not intended for units designed for“Adult Use Only”and that are prominently labeled and markedas such.1.5 This specification is not intended for units designed orlicensed for roadway use or regulated by transportation regu-lations(that is,Department of Transportation(DOT)or state).1.6 The values given in SI units are to be considered as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy SafetyF1928 Safety Guide for Consumer Recreational Use ofFun-KartsF2007 Practice for Design,Manufacture,and Operation ofConcession Go-Karts and FacilitiesF2264 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-PoweredScooters2.2 ANSI Standards:3ANSI Z535.4 Standard for Product Safety Signs,Labels,etc.ANSI Z535.6 Product Safety InformationInstructions3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 units,nmanufactured recreational motorized trans-port devices as defined in Section 1.4.Safety Instructions4.1 Safety instructions shall be included with each unit andshall include,as appropriate for the unit,the following items.4.1.1 Age and weight limit of the user.4.1.2 Units shall not be modified from the manufacturersoriginal design and configuration.4.1.3 Units shall not be operated to perform racing,stuntriding,or other maneuvers,which may cause loss of control,ormay cause uncontrolled operator/passenger actions or reac-tions.4.1.4 Persons shall be advised not to allow hands,feet,hair,body parts,clothing,or similar articles to come in contact withmoving parts,wheels,or drivetrain,while the engine isrunning.4.1.5 Before each cycle of operation,the operator shallperform the preoperation checks specified by the manufacturer:4.1.5.1 That all guards and pads originally supplied by themanufacturer are in proper place and in serviceable condition;1This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF15.58 on Powered Scooters&Skateboards.Current edition approved June 1,2015.Published September 2015.Originallyapproved in 2008.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2642 08.DOI:10.1520/F2642-08R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.1.5.2 That the area that the unit is to be operated in is safeand suitable for safe operation;4.1.5.3 That the braking system is functioning properly;4.1.5.4 That all safety labels are in place and understood bythe operator and any passenger;4.1.5.5 That any and all axle guards,chain guards,or othercovers or guards supplied by the manufacturer are in place andin serviceable condition;and4.1.5.6 That tires are in good condition,inflated properly,and have suffi