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Safety Information
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.
Warning:
Sitting for long periods may increase the
chance of thromboses or pressure sores. Users
prone to such conditions are advised to take med-
ical advice.
Warning:
The Rascal Vista range of scooters has
been designed and tested for drivers with weights
up to those in the Technical Specification Sheets.
These weights should never be exceeded.
Warning:
Tiller Mounted Basket. The basket
mounted on the tiller has a weight limit as shown in
the Technical specification. Do not exceed this as it
could affect stability and performance. Do not carry
or attach anything to the handlebars or controls as
this could affect driving safety.
Warning:
Do not exceed the specification; do not
modify this scooter or use it other than as a scooter.
Warning:
Passengers, including children, 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:
The operation of any scooter may affect
sensitive electronic circuits such as alarm systems
or automatic doors in shops.
Driving
Before driving, refer to ”Driving Your Vehicle”
… later in this manual
Warning: Ambient Operating Temperature
Range.
Do not use your scooter in temperatures
outside the range stated in the specifications sec-
tion of this manual. Driving in very hot or very cold
conditions can make driving more hazardous.
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:
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.
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:
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 injury may result.
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.
Rascal Vista and Vista DX Scooters Owner’s Manual and Service Record
