Note:
ALWAYS
wear light or illuminating clothing when driving your scooter.
Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter. Only
drive your scooter on the pavement at the "Lo" 4mph (6km) speed range, it is illegal to drive your
over 4mph in areas where pedestrians walk, i.e. shopping areas, crossings, under passes, parks
etc.
WARNING BEACON
A warning beacon must be fitted and illuminated if you drive on an unrestricted dual carriageway
i.e.a carriageway that allows speeds of over 50mph. We
DO NOT
recommend that you drive on
these roads and advise you to choose an alternative route, avoid fast moving traffic at all times.
INSURANCE
Although it is not a legal requirement for accident insurance cover (third party), it is a sensible
precaution. Your local dealer will be able to give you details of specialist insurance companies or
you own insurance company will be able to advise you.
WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Note: salt is very corrosive to metal and electronic components. Following use in winter or
exposure to sea sand and water, your scooter should be washed with a mild soap and water to
remove all ingress of salts.
DO NOT
use a power hose.
DO NOT
operate your scooter if it has
been exposed to moisture until has been thoroughly dried out.
Warning:
The dealer recommends that you
DO NOT
operate your scooter in icy or
slippery conditions or on salted surfaces i.e. roads and pavements etc. Such use may
result in accident, personal injury or adversely affect the performance and safety of your
scooter.
!
Warning:
The dealer recommends that you
DO NOT
expose your scooter to any type of
heavy moisture at any time i.e. rain, snow or power washer. Such exposure can damage
your scooter. Never drive through deep water or expose your scooter to sea water.
!
Warning:
If your scooter is fitted with a canopy (cab) avoid gale force winds i.e. winds
above 61km/h (38mph), avoid exposed areas near to water.
!
FREEWHEEL YOUR WESTMINSTER
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel device for convenience when you need to push
it.
Warning:
DO NOT
use your scooter in the freewheel mode without an attendant
present. Personal injury may result.
!
Warning:
DO NOT
attempt to personally place your scooter in freewheel mode while
seated on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
!
Warning:
DO NOT
place your scooter in freewheel mode while on an incline. The
scooter could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
!
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