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IX. SAFETY
The maximum safe incline angle is 8 degrees for your scooter. If a slope is less than this angle, it is safe for your
scooter to climb or descend.
BRAKING INFORMATION
Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems
• Electric brake system: This system can gradually slow and stop your scooter only when you release the
throttle control lever to let it return to the top/stop position during driving.
• Motor brake system: After the electric brake system slows your scooter to a near stop, a damper in the
motor brake system will automatically engage to make your scooter stop completely.
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions,
(dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop or asphalt. But you should avoid driving on the following
surfaces:
• A driving surface that you feel unsure about, like gravel or dirt.
• Tall grass that can become tangled in the motor.
• Loosely packed gravel, and sand.
FREE-WHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual free-wheel lever that allows the scooter to be manually pushed by an
attendant. For more information, see VI. “OPERATION”.
Warning!
Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 8 degrees may put your
scooter in an unstable position, and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury and/or
damage to your scooter.
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Warning!
When your scooter is traveling, the free-wheel lever should be in a downward
position, i.e. in powered mode. If not, the brake system disengage, and a dangerous
situation may be caused.
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Warning!
Do not use your scooter free-wheel mode without an attendant present. Failure
to do so may cause personal injury.
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Warning!
Do not attempt to place your scooter in free-wheel mode while seated on it.
Personal injury may result. Please ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
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Warning!
Do not place your scooter in free-wheel mode while on an incline. The scooter
could roll uncontrollably down on it’s own, causing personal injury.
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