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User Manual
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Before using your scooter, always check if the brakes are working perfectly;
Do not let children play with or on your scooter;
Do not turn your scooter suddenly at full speed;
All wheels must be in contact with the floor at all times during use. This will
ensure the scooter is properly balanced;
Do not use your scooter when it is damaged or has any malfunction;
Do not attempt to use your scooter on an escalator. Always use an
elevator;
Do not carry passengers under any circumstances;
Do not mount or dismount your scooter unless the brake is engaged;
Always make sure that the key switch is set to “Off” before mounting or
dismounting your scooter;
Do not drive backwards with your scooter on an incline or across an
uneven surface;
Always make sure the seat is locked forward before operating your scooter;
Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to
reverse or from reverse to forward;
Do not operate your scooter where you could not safely or legally walk;
Do not climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooters capacity;
Always approach inclines straight on;
Always be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points especially
when assembling and disassembling your scooter;
Never sit on your scooter when it is being transported;
Always fasten down your scooter securely with an approved tie-down
system while transporting your scooter;
Always use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass
and gravel. Also use caution on decks where there is no railing;
Always cross streets at intersections and use crosswalks or the most direct
route, making sure that your path is clear and that you are visible to motor
traffic;
Never back up or down a step or curb;
Never drive your scooter up or down a step or curb that is higher than 3.5
cm;
Never drive your scooter over a gap greater than 7.5 cm;
Do not drive your scooter in icy of salted conditions;
Never drive on the roadway, except when you have to cross the street;
Never operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol;
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications
you are taking may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate
your scooter. Also check with your physician concerning your physical
ability to operate a scooter.
