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A. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WARNING: The scooter is not designed for use in
a heavy rain, or in snowy or icy conditions.
i. Contact with excessive moisture may 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:
● Minimize exposure of your scooter to rain or very wet conditions.
● Never take your scooter into a shower, tub, pool, or sauna.
● Do not use your scooter in fresh or salt water (such as at the edge of a stream,
lake or ocean).
● 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.
● Do so only if you are sure it is safe.
● Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction. If this occurs, you may lose control
of your scooter or fall.
● Never operate your scooter on a slope or ramp if there is snow, ice, standing
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 paved, solid, or
packed surfaces.
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. Take caution if using at night, dusk or dawn (or other situations when it is hard to see)
and use reflective tape on your scooter and wear bright 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:
Transferring out of the Scootle 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. If transferring to another device or seat, move your scooter as
close as you can to the seat you are attempting to transfer 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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