Razor RAZHOV-WH1.5 Instruction manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
NOTE: Manual illustrations are for demonstration purposes only.
Illustrations may not reflect exact appearance of actual product.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Please have your product along with the 19 character product I.D. code with you
before contacting Razor for warranty assistance and/or replacement parts.
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HOVERTRAX™ 1.5
Read and understand this entire manual before using
this product! For assistance contact Razor.
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1
Safety Warnings ...........................................................................................2-3
Pre-Ride Checklist ............................................................................................ 3
Before You Begin..............................................................................................4
Assembly and Set Up ....................................................................................... 5
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................ 6
Power Level Indicator....................................................................................... 6
How to Operate ........................................................................................... 7-10
Repair and Maintenance................................................................................ 11
Warranty and Customer Service Contact Information ................................... 14
INTRODUCTION
This manual will help you understand, set up and safely use the Razor® Hovertrax™1.5. It is important that you adhere to
all safety warnings and cautions that appear throughout and that you use good judgment when riding, so keep reading!
A NEW TECHNOLOGY, WITH NEW
CONCEPTS FOR CONTROL AND SAFETY
As is obvious the first time you see it, the Razor Hovertrax1.5 is different from things you may have ridden before. No
handlebars. No front or rear wheel. No brake. It is new and it moves, which means if you are interested in riding it you
should be interested in learning how to do that properly – and if you are interested in minimizing the risk of falling off or
being injured, you should be very interested in focusing on how to ride this new product as safely as possible. Helping you
do that is the goal of this Manual and other warnings. THIS PRODUCT IS NEW, IT IS DIFFERENT, BUT IT MOVES
AND YOU MUST UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FUN AND
MINIMIZE RISKS OF INJURY PRESENTED BY RIDING THIS NEW MOVING PRODUCT.
MOVEMENT OF THE RAZOR HOVERTRAX 1.5 IS CONTROLLED BY THE ANGLE OF THE FOOT PLATFORMS,
WHICH IS DETERMINED BY PRESSURE APPLIED BY THE RIDER’S FEET ON THE PLATFORMS.
Different? Well, yes, the Hovertrax1.5 is “different.” It is an electrically motorized, computerized, gyroscopically-balanceassisted, independently articulated, dual-platform two-wheeled personal mobility system. If that sounds unlike any bicycle,
scooter, RipStik, roller skate or water ski you have ever used, you’re on the right track.
However, the Razor Hovertrax1.5 does not operate “magically”, and it does not fly, float or disappear. Its movements are
not controlled remotely, or by the rider’s brainwaves or earnest good wishes, and it has neither a steering wheel, nor a
brake, nor external stabilizers of any kind. Yet it can go, stop, turn and back up – and all of this is controlled solely by
the rider's feet moving at angles relative to the ground. THIS IS CRUCIAL TO RECOGNIZE AND TO REMEMBER AT
ALL TIMES. The angle of your feet – forward, level or rearward – on each foot platform is how Hovertrax1.5
receives, processes and executes instructions from the rider. This will affect the operation of the Razor
Hovertrax1.5 far more than leaning or "shifting body weight" alone.
WARNING: Read this manual – including both "Safety Warnings" (pages 2-3) and "How to Operate" (pages 7-10)
and learn to ride safely!
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Need Help? Visit our website for replacement parts, product support, a list of authorized service centers in the US and customer service contact information
at www.razor.com. Please have the product I.D. code (located on the white label of your product) available for better assistance. Additional Customer Service
contact information is listed at the back of this manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Whenever you ride the Hovertrax1.5 you risk serious injury or death from collisions, falls or loss of control. To
ride safely, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING: Riding any electric product can be a hazardous activity.
Certain conditions may cause the equipment to fail without fault of the
manufacturer. Like other electric ride-on products, the Razor Hovertrax1.5
can and is intended to move, and it is therefore possible to lose control, fall
off and/or get into dangerous situations that no amount of care, instruction
or expertise can eliminate. If such things occur you can be seriously injured or
die, even when using safety equipment and other precautions. RIDE AT YOUR
OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.
WARNING: Failure to read and understand "How to Operate"
section of this manual (pages 7-10) increases risk of injury due to falls or
other incidents.
WARNING: NOT FOR RIDERS UNDER AGE 8 OR HEAVIER
THAN 176 LB (80 KG). DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT LIMIT OF 176 lb
(80 kg) – including backpacks and other items that might be carried. Exceeding
the weight limit could injure the rider and damage the Razor Hovertrax1.5.
Rider weight alone also does not necessarily mean a person’s size is
appropriate to fit or maintain control of the Razor Hovertrax1.5. Keep this
product away from small children and remember that this product is intended
for use only by persons who are, at a minimum, completely comfortable and
competent while operating the product.
Razor recommends that children under the age of 8 not be permitted to
use this product. This recommendation is based not just on age or weight
or height – it reflects consideration of expected maturity and skills as well
as physical size. The recommended rider age of 8 years or older is only an
estimate and can be affected by the rider’s size, weight, or skills – not every
rider 8 years old or older will be suited to the product. Certainly, any rider
unable to fit comfortably on the Razor Hovertrax1.5 should not attempt to
ride it, but 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. Razor emphasizes that adults are strongly advised not to
disregard Razor’s recommendations or permit younger children to ride
the Razor Hovertrax1.5.
Because products, like the Razor Hovertrax1.5, can and do present potential
hazards plainly associated with their use, it is well recognized THE NEED FOR
EXERCISE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SELECTING RIDING PRODUCTS
APPROPRIATE TO THE AGE OF A RIDER, OR PARENTAL SUPERVISION IN
SITUATIONS IN WHICH CHILDREN OF VARIOUS AGES MAY HAVE ACCESS
TO THE SAME RIDING PRODUCTS, IS IMPORTANT. Not every product is
appropriate for every age or size of rider, and recommendations are intended
to reflect the nature of the hazards and the expected mental or physical
ability, or both, of a rider to cope with the hazards.
Persons with any mental or physical conditions that may make them
susceptible to injury, impair their physical dexterity or mental capabilities
to recognize, understand, and follow safety instructions, and to be able to
understand the hazards inherent in a product’s use, should not use or be
permitted to use products inappropriate for their abilities. Persons with heart
conditions, head, back or neck ailments (or prior surgeries to these areas of the
body), or pregnant women, should be cautioned not to operate this product.
CHECK AND MAINTAIN RAZOR HOVERTRAX 1.5
WARNING: Always inspect the Razor Hovertrax1.5 prior to use.
Properly inspecting and maintaining your product can reduce the risk of injury.
Before use, check to confirm that any and all guards or covers are in place and
in serviceable condition. Check that the parts are functioning properly, that the
tires are not damaged or worn excessively. The Razor Hovertrax1.5 should be
maintained and repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications,
using only the manufacturer’s authorized replacement parts, and should not be
modified from the manufacturer’s original design and configuration. Replace
worn or broken parts immediately.
Always check the battery charge before using the Razor Hovertrax1.5. Do not
ride the Razor Hovertrax1.5 when its battery is low, as indicated by a flashing
red light and beeping. The Razor Hovertrax1.5 may stop operating and cause
you to fall. Use only Razor Hovertrax1.5 charger.
WARNING: Check local laws and regulations to see where and how
you may use your Razor Hovertrax1.5 legally. Follow all applicable laws for
vehicles and pedestrians.
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR CONTINUED USE:
An important message to all users
Periodically review this information and make sure that you understand all
warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics. Do not let others ride the
Razor Hovertrax1.5 until they have read this manual. Any type of wheeled
activity can be hazardous. Wheels can, and are intended to move and it is
therefore possible to get into dangerous situations and/or lose control and/or
fall off. In such situations serious injury or death could occur.
Always be aware of the activity around you. Use the Razor Hovertrax1.5
in areas free from fixed or moving hazards. Watch your surroundings for
pedestrians, animals and riders of other wheeled devices.
WARNING: Only use the Razor Hovertrax1.5 indoors or on
completely smooth surfaces. Avoid obstacles and slippery surfaces, which
could result in a loss of balance or traction and cause a fall. See the section
on Terrain for more guidelines.
WARNING: Do not lift the Razor Hovertrax1.5 off the ground when
the product is turned on. Do not turn on the Razor Hovertrax1.5 in mid-air.
This will cause the wheels to spin freely which could result in injury to
yourself or damage to things around you.
Ride defensively. Watch out for potential obstacles that could catch your
wheel(s) or force you to swerve suddenly or lose control. Be careful to avoid
pedestrians, skaters, skateboards, scooters, bikes, children or animals who
may enter your path, and respect the rights and property of others.
Never carry passengers or allow more than one person at a time to ride the
electric product.
NOTICE: This manual contains many warnings and cautions concerning the consequences of failing to maintain, inspect or properly use your Razor Hovertrax1.5
product. Because any incident can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible serious injury or death each time such a
possibility is mentioned.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
Never use headphones or a cell phone when riding. Never hitch a ride with
another product.
Do not ride the Razor Hovertrax1.5 in wet or icy weather and never immerse
this electric product in water, as the electrical and drive components could get
damaged by water or possibly create other unsafe conditions.
Wet, slick, bumpy, uneven or rough surfaces may increase risks. Do not
ride this electric product in mud, ice, puddles or water. Avoid excessive
speeds that can be associated with downhill rides. Never use near steps or
swimming pools.
Do not ride at night or when visibility is limited.
Be careful and know your limitations. Risk of injury increases as the degree
of riding difficulty increases. The rider assumes all risk associated with
aggressive riding activities.
WARNING: Never operate any moving product, including the Razor
Hovertrax1.5, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
PROPER RIDING ATTIRE
Always wear proper protective equipment, such as an approved safety
helmet (with chin strap securely buckled). A helmet may be legally required
by local law or regulation in your area. Elbow pads, kneepads, wrist guards,
a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and gloves are recommended. Always
wear athletic shoes (lace-up shoes with rubber soles) and keep shoelaces
tied and out of the way of the wheels, motor and drive system. Never ride
barefooted or in sandals.
USING THE CHARGER
The charger supplied with the electric product should be regularly examined
for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such
damage, the product must not be charged until the charger has been repaired
or replaced.
Use only with the recommended charger.
Use caution when charging.
The charger is not a toy. Charger should be operated by an adult.
Do not operate charger near flammable materials.
Unplug charger and disconnect from product when not in use.
Always disconnect from the charger prior to wiping down and cleaning your
product with damp cloth.
FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE WARNINGS INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
USE WITH APPROPRIATE CAUTION AND SERIOUS ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION.
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
Wheels
Practice riding only in wide open areas clear from curbs, parking
blocks and other obstacles, including things you may fall on or
into if you lose your balance. Impacting the wheels against any
hard surface can damage the wheels. Wheels are not covered
under your limited warranty.
Hardware/Loose Parts
Before every ride, check all parts, such as nuts, bolts, fasteners,
etc., to ensure they are secure and assembled correctly. There
should not be any unusual rattles or sounds from loose parts
or broken components. If the product is damaged, do not ride.
Reference “Safety Warnings” on pages 2 and 3 of
this manual.
Safety Gear
Always wear proper protective gear, such as an approved safety
helmet. Elbow pads, kneepads and wrist guards are recommended.
Always wear athletic shoes (lace-up shoes with rubber soles) and
keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels, motor and
drive system. NEVER RIDE BAREFOOTED OR IN SANDALS.
Laws and Regulations
Always check and obey any local laws or regulations.
Storage
Prolonged exposure to UV rays, rain and the elements may damage
the enclosure materials, store indoors when not in use.
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