INSTRUCTIONS
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Skatey Electric Scooter
Place one foot on the scooter in the riding direction near the front wheel.
Only step off the scooter when you are standing still. If you are stepping off while driving, you may fall.
3.4 Relax
It usually takes no more than a few seconds before you can stand properly and relaxed on your scooter.
3.5 Driving
If you have to learn how to drive an electric scooter, make sure the scooter is set in “low speed”. In “low speed” you are
less likely to fall or crash.
To put the Skatey in motion, push off with the foot that is on the ground and gently push the accelerator.
You can now place that foot on the deck near the rear wheel. Your rear foot is best positioned when you stand on your
toes with your heel on the rear fender/brake.
Once the Skatey starts moving, first practice braking. Press down the fender/brake with the heel of your rear foot to
brake. If you need to make an emergency stop you can also use the electronic brake.
Once you are used to driving in “low speed” you can switch to high speed.
Warning: Do not drive outside your driving abilities, adapt your driving speed to your skills!!
3.6 Turning your scooter
The electric scooter turns like any other vehicle on 2 wheels with a steer like a bike. First practice a left turn and then a
right turn.
3.7 Uphill and downhill Riding
On an uphill run, you will find that you need to keep your weight over the rear wheel to keep it from slipping. If the
