Electric Golf Scooter Safety & Usage Guide

Your safety is our priority. Please read the following guidance carefully before using your Only Birdies electric golf scooter. Following these recommendations will help you enjoy your scooter safely, maximise its lifespan and ensure your warranty remains valid.

Safe Operation

Before using your scooter for the first time, please read the owner's manual supplied with your scooter and familiarise yourself with all controls and safety features.

For your safety, we recommend that you:

  • Ride at a speed appropriate for the terrain and weather conditions.
  • Slow down when travelling over uneven ground, slopes or loose surfaces.
  • Approach hills with caution and avoid sudden acceleration or braking.
  • Keep both hands on the handlebars whilst riding.
  • Wear suitable footwear with good grip.
  • Never carry passengers.
  • Never exceed the maximum recommended weight limit for your scooter.
  • Only use the scooter when you are confident it is safe to do so.

Intended Use

Only Birdies scooters are designed solely for transporting one golfer and their golf equipment around golf courses and similar suitable terrain.

They are not designed or intended for:

  • Use on public highways or roads.
  • General mobility or everyday transportation.
  • Carrying passengers.
  • Towing trailers or other equipment.
  • Commercial hire unless agreed in writing by Only Birdies.
  • Off-road use beyond normal golf course terrain.

Using the scooter outside of its intended purpose may affect your warranty and could compromise safety.

Battery Safety

To maximise battery life and maintain safe operation:

  • Only use the charger supplied with your scooter.
  • Charge the battery in a dry, well-ventilated area.
  • Keep the battery away from excessive heat or open flames.
  • Do not leave the battery completely discharged for extended periods.
  • Store the battery in accordance with the guidance in the owner's manual.
  • Regularly inspect the charger and cables for signs of damage.

If the battery or charger appears damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact Only Birdies.

Routine Maintenance & Pre-Use Checks

Before every use, we recommend carrying out a quick visual inspection of your scooter.

Please check that:

  • All nuts, bolts and fixings are secure.
  • The handlebars are correctly secured.
  • The steering operates correctly.
  • The brakes function correctly.
  • The battery is securely fitted.
  • The tyres and wheels are in good condition.
  • There are no loose, damaged or missing components.

As with any product subject to vibration during normal use, fixings should be checked periodically and tightened where necessary.

We also recommend carrying the Allen keys supplied with your scooter whenever possible, allowing you to tighten any fixings that may work loose during normal use.

If you notice any loose components, unusual noises or signs of damage, stop using the scooter immediately and contact Only Birdies before continuing to use it.

Alterations & Modifications

Your scooter has been designed and tested as supplied.

Do not:

  • Modify the frame.
  • Alter the electrical system or controller.
  • Remove or bypass any safety features.
  • Fit non-approved electrical components.
  • Fit accessories that could affect the safe operation of the scooter.

Unauthorised alterations or modifications may invalidate your warranty and could make the scooter unsafe to operate.

Warranty Reminder

Your scooter is covered by a 12-month manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

The warranty does not cover damage resulting from:

  • Normal wear and tear.
  • Incorrect charging or battery storage.
  • Failure to follow the owner's manual.
  • Water ingress.
  • Misuse, abuse or neglect.
  • Accidental damage.
  • Unauthorised repairs or modifications.
  • Use of the scooter for purposes other than its intended use as an electric golf scooter.

Where a fault is identified, please stop using the scooter and contact Only Birdies as soon as possible. Continuing to use a scooter with a known fault may result in further damage which may not be covered under warranty.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions regarding the safe use, maintenance or operation of your scooter, please contact us.

Email: info@onlybirdies.co.uk

We're always happy to help.