Active forever Afiscooter S, User Manual

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throttle control lever, then push the throttle control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely
controlled descent.
WARNING! When on any incline, never place the AFISCOOTER S in freewheel mode
while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive up at an angle
.
Always drive your AFISCOOTER S scooter straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the
possibility of tipping over or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when climbing an
incline.
WARNING! Do not drive your AFISCOOTER S across an incline or diagonally up or down
an incline; if possible, do not stop while driving up or down an incline.
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down a potentially hazardous incline
(e.g., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING!
Even though your AFISCOOTER S is capable of climbing slopes
greater than those illustrated in Figure A, do not, under any
circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications
presented in this manual. Doing so could cause your AFISCOOTER S to become
unstable.
Note that public accesses ramps are not subject to government regulation in all countries,
and therefore do not necessarily have the same standard degree of slope. Other inclines
may be natural or not be designed specifically for scooters. Figure A
illustrates your
AFISCOOTER S
’s stability and its ability to climb including under various weight loads and
under controlled testing conditions.
These tests were conducted with the
AFISCOOTER S
’s seat in the highest position and in
its farthest rearward position. Use this information as a guideline. Your AFISCOOTER S
’s
ability to travel up inclines is affected by your weight, scooter speed, your angle of
approach to the incline, and your
AFISCOOTER S setup.
WARNING! Any attempt to go up or down a slope steeper than shown in Figure
-
A may
make your AFISCOOTER S unstable and cause it to tip.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 lbs (6.8 kg). Never put
more than 8 Kg (17.6 lbs) in the front basket or more than 10 Kg (22 lbs) in the rear
basket.
Figure B. Normal Driving Position Figure C. Increased Stability Drive Position
When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See Figures B and C . This shifts
the centre of gravity of you and your AFISCOOTER S towards the front of the
AFISCOOTER S for improved stability.
NOTE: If the throttle control lever is released while you are moving forward up a
ramp, the AFISCOOTER S may roll back approximately 1 foot (30 cm) before the
brake engages. If the throttle control lever is released while you are moving in
reverse, the AFISCOOTER S may roll back approximately 3 feet (one meter) before
the brake engages.