Driving
General Warnings
Warning:
The operation of scooters can endanger
the life of the driver or third parties. Any driver
should always be fully capable of operating this
vehicle safely.
Before driving, refer to ‘Driving the vehicle’
In this manual
Warning: Ambient Operating Temperature
Range.
Do not use your scooter in temperatures
outside the range stated in the specifications
section of this manual. Driving in very hot or very
cold conditions can make driving more hazardous.
Warning:
Sitting for long periods may increase the
chance of thromboses or pressure sores. Users
prone to such conditions are advised to take
medical advice.
Warning: Freewheel Device/Mode.
Before getting
on your scooter always check that the freewheel
lever is in the Drive position. When the freewheel
lever is in the freewheel position, the main brakes
on your scooter will not function. Extra care should
be taken with your scooter when it is in freewheel
mode as it could move without warning. You must
never sit on or try to ride your scooter when it is in
freewheel mode as serious injury or death may
result.
NEVER SIT ON THE SCOOTER WHEN IN
FREEWHEEL MODE.
Warning:
The Rascal Smilie scooter has been
designed and tested for drivers with weights up to
those in the Technical Specification Sheets. These
weights should never be exceeded.
Warning: Transferring On and Off.
Do not
attempt to get on or off your scooter unless it is
switched off, at rest, and on a stable, level
surface. Never get on or off on a hill or incline.
Warning:
Do not exceed the specification; do no
modify this scooter or use it other than as a
Warning: Damage.
Before driving off, check the
scooter for damage, particularly that which could
affect the controls, wheels, freewheel function
and/ or drive motor.
Warning:
Passengers, including children, and
animals should never be carried.
Warning:
Electromagnetic interference may
affect the driving of this scooter:
• Do not operate devices such as CB radios or
mobile phones while the vehicle is switched on.
• Avoid getting close to transmitter masts, such as
television and radio stations.
If your vehicle ever starts to operate by itself
switch it off and report this to your Dealer.
Warning: Footrest.
Before switching on the
scooter, always make sure that your feet are
safely on the footrest areas. If you drive forward
with your feet still on the ground, they could
become trapped under the scooter and serious
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Warning: Armrests.
Do not use the armrests as a
support when getting in or out of the scooter.
Make sure the armrests are lowered and secure
before you start off otherwise you may fall out.
Never drive without armrests fitted.
Warning:
The operation of any scooter may affect
sensitive electronic circuits such as alarm systems
or automatic doors in shops.
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Warning: Seat.
Never drive scooter without the
seat-base fully engaged in the fully forward locked
‘green’ position. Always check seat-base is
engaged prior to use. Always drive the scooter
with the seat-back in upright position.
Warning:
Do not drive, fold or un-fold the scooter
if any of the mechanisms and/or controls are
defective. Report any defects or faults to your
dealer.
Warning:
Before sitting or driving the Scooter,
always check that the fold-lock mechanism is
engaged.
NEVER SIT OR ATTEMPT TO USE
THE SCOOTER IF FOLD-LOCK MECHANISM IS
NOT ENGAGED.
Rascal Smilie Scooter Owner’s Manual and Service Record
