A. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WARNING: The scooter is
not designed for use in a heavy rain, or in snowy or icy conditions.
i. Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an
electrical malfunction. The frame, motors and other scooter
parts are not water-tight and may rust or corrode from the
inside.
To avoid a scooter failure:
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Minimize exposure of your scooter to rain or very wet
conditions.
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Never take your scooter into a shower, tub, pool or sauna.
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Do not use your scooter in fresh or salt water (such as at the
edge of a stream, lake or ocean).
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Make sure all electrical connections are secure.
ii. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your
scooter on a wet or slick surface.
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Do so only if you are sure it is safe.
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Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction. If this occurs,
you may lose control of your scooter or fall.
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Never operate your scooter on a slope or ramp if there is snow,
ice, water or oil film present.
iii. When not in use, keep your scooter in a clean, dry place.
B. TERRAIN
i. This scooter is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such
as concrete, asphalt and indoor flooring.
ii. Do not operate your scooter in sand, loose soil or over rough
terrain. Doing so may damage wheels, bearings, axles or
motors, or loosen fasteners.
C. STREET USE WARNING: In most states, scooters are not legal
for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles
on roads or in parking lots.
i. At night, or when it is hard to see, use reflective tape on your
scooter and clothing.
ii. It may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with
drivers before you proceed. When in doubt, yield until you are
sure it is safe.
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D. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
i. Never sit on this scooter while in a moving vehicle.
ii. Always move to an approved vehicle seat.
iii. Never transport this scooter in the front seat of a vehicle.
It may shift and interfere with the driver.
iv. Always secure this scooter so that it cannot roll or shift.
E. TRANSFERS WARNING:
It can be dangerous to transfer on your own as It requires good
balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every
transfer when the seat is not below you.
F. TO AVOID A FALL::
i. Always turn the key off before you transfer to or from your
scooter. If you fail to do so you may touch the throttle control
lever and cause your scooter to move when you do not
expect it.
ii. Move your scooter as close as you can to the seat you are
Transferring to.
iii. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will
reduce the risk that you will miss the seat and fall.
G. REACHING OR LEANING WARNING:
Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance
of your scooter.
If done improperly, a fall or tip-over is possible.
To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to the scooter:
i. Never reach or lean, it is safer to shift your weight sideways or
rise up off the seat.
ii. Never try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down
between your knees.
iii. Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back.
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