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T: +44 (0) 1977 681 400 | E: [email protected] | W:
www.vanosmedical.com
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User Manual
| Excel Roadster DX8
4. Control levers
To ride forwards with you scooter, pull the right lever. Ofcourse riding backwards is also possible with the Excel
Roadster DX8. You can do this by pulling the left lever. The Excel Roadster DX8 is equipped with automatic brakes.
This makes the scooter brake automatically when the gas lever is released.
5. Traffic indicators
When you want take a right or left turn, you should always indicate that you are going to change direction. This way,
other traffic members know you are about to change direction. To use the traffic indicators, press the left or right
button, depending on what direction you are going to turn.
6. Battery indicator
The battery indicator shows the level of power in the battery. Green means the battery is fully charged and red
means power is running low and it is time to charge the battery.
It is important to avoid completely running out of power. By recharging the battery when it hits 20 percent, you can
extend the battery life.
7. LIghting
This button turns on the lights of your scooter. The most important purpose of the lights is to be seen by other
traffic members, preventing dangerous situations. By pressing the button again, the lights go off.
8. Half speed button (not pictured)
This is the green LED button located on the left side of the tiller, opposite the ignition key. By pressing the half
speed button, the speed of your scooter will be halved immediately. This button is very useful when riding the
scooter indoors. With this button, you are in better control of your driving.
6.2 Tiller
The tiller of Excel Roadster DX8 can be adjusted in angle very easily. By adjusting the tiller in the desired angle, your
riding comfort is increased. You can adjust the tiller angle by following the steps below;
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Photo 1 shows the tiller in its most upright position;
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On the tiller you will find a lever. By pulling this lever, you can pull the tiller towards yourself;
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As soon as the desired position is achieved, let go of the lever;
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To put the tiller back into its most upright position, pull the lever and push the tiller forward, away from
yourself. You should always put the tiller back in upright position before getting off the scooter (see
chapter 4).
EXCEL ROADSTER DX8
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PHOTO 1
EXCEL ROADSTER DX8
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PHOTO 2
