ASTM F2642-08(2015)

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Designation: F2642 − 08 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
Safety Instructions and Labeling for Recreational Powered
Scooters and Pocket Bikes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2642; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This consumer safety specification includes require- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
ments for safe-use instructions and labeling to minimize the F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
hazards to users of recreational powered scooters and pocket F1928 Safety Guide for Consumer Recreational Use of
bikes. This specification is intended to cover safety Fun-Karts
instructions, labeling, and maintenance for products for: F2007 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of
1.1.1 Children age eight to twelve for units limited to speeds Concession Go-Karts and Facilities
16 km/h (10 miles/h) or less, and F2264 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered
1.1.2 Children age 13 and above for fast-moving units Scooters
capable of achieving speeds of >16 km/h (>10 miles/h). 2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z535.4 Standard for Product Safety Signs, Labels, etc.
1.2 This specification is intended to reduce hazards, other
ANSI Z535.6 Product Safety Information—Instructions
than those inherent to the users of these units during normal
intended use and within manufacturers’ safety guidelines.
3. Terminology
1.3 This specification is not intended for non powered
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
scooters (Consumer Safety Specification F2264), battery pow-
3.1.1 units, n—manufactured recreational motorized trans-
ered ride-on toys (Consumer Safety Specification F963),
port devices as defined in Section 1.
motorcycles, skateboards, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), go-karts
(Practice F2007), fun-karts (Safety Guide F1928),
4. Safety Instructions
snowmobiles, motorized trail bikes, lawn mowers, or motor-
4.1 Safety instructions shall be included with each unit and
ized wheelchairs including mobility scooters.
shall include, as appropriate for the unit, the following items.
1.4 This specification is not intended for units designed for
4.1.1 Age and weight limit of the user.
“Adult Use Only” and that are prominently labeled and marked
4.1.2 Units shall not be modified from the manufacturer’s
as such.
original design and configuration.
4.1.3 Units shall not be operated to perform racing, stunt
1.5 This specification is not intended for units designed or
riding, or other maneuvers, which may cause loss of control, or
licensed for roadway use or regulated by transportation regu-
may cause uncontrolled operator/passenger actions or reac-
lations (that is, Department of Transportation (DOT) or state).
tions.
1.6 The values given in SI units are to be considered as the
4.1.4 Persons shall be advised not to allow hands, feet, hair,
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
body parts, clothing, or similar articles to come in contact with
only.
moving parts, wheels, or drivetrain, while the engine is
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
running.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1.5 Before each cycle of operation, the operator shall
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
perform the preoperation checks specified by the manufacturer:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1.5.1 That all guards and pads originally supplied by the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
manufacturer are in proper place and in serviceable condition;
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
F15.58 on Powered Scooters & Skateboards. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 1, 2015. Published September 2015. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2642 – 08. DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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F2642 − 08 (2015)
4.1.5.2 That the area that the unit is to be operated in is safe 5.1.1 Brake adjustments and service;
and suitable for safe operation; 5.1.2 Tire inflation pressures;
4.1.5.3 That the braking system is functioning properly; 5.1.3 Lubrication points including recommended lubricants;
4.1.5.4 That all safety labels are in place and understood by 5.1.4 Drive system specifications and service instructions;
the operator and any passenger; 5.1.5 Frame inspection procedures;
4.1.5.5 That any and all axle guards, chain guards, or other 5.1.6 Capacity by weight;
covers or guards supplied by the manuf
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