Merits S742, Quick Reference Manual

S742

Safety  Instructions

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B = Reverse

A = Forward

A

B

A

B

Maximum Speed Knob 
The speed control enables you to set the maximum speed of the scooter. Turn 
clockwise to increase the maximum speed and anti-clockwise to decrease. 
Always start at a slow speed until accustomed with the characteristics of 
your scooter. Do not put excessive pressure on the dial. Only turn as far as 
the stops. 
When driving in pedestrian areas such as shopping precincts and busy 
pavement areas always respect other pedestrians and turn the maximum 
speed down so that the scooter travels at the walking pace of others 
around you. 

Getting Started 
Note: You must fully charge the batteries prior to first use (see ‘Batteries and 
Charging’) 
Select an area with plenty of space.
Mount the scooter by lifting the arm and sliding onto the seat. Ensure the seat is
securely locked in the forward facing position before driving. Adjust the tiller and
seat if necessary (see ‘Adjustments’).  DO NOT use the tiller to fully support you 
during transfers.  

The Scooter has a dual operation thumb / finger lever which enables use by 
both fingers and thumbs. The direction of the scooter is determined by which
part of the lever is pushed / pulled as outlined above.
If the lever is operated in direction ‘A’ at the relevant point it  will move forward, 
the ‘B’ direction will cause the scooter to reverse. 

Moving Off 
Insert the key and switch on the power and initially set the speed control to a low 
setting. The further you push / pull the  lever the faster the scooter will travel, but
only to the maximum speed that has been selected. Release the lever and the 
scooter will come to a smooth controlled stop.

Caution! DO NOT switch off the power to stop the scooter as this will 
cause the transmission to lock and  the scooter will come to a sharp stop, 
which could possibly cause injury.  This procedure should only be used in 
an emergency.