S
SS
A
AA
F
FF
E
EE
T
TT
Y
YY
I
II
N
NN
S
SS
T
TT
R
RR
U
UU
C
CC
T
TT
I
II
O
O
O
N
NN
S
SS
&
&
&
W
W
W
A
AA
R
RR
N
NN
I
II
N
NN
G
G
G
S
SS
GENERAL
Warning:
Do not attempt to operate your new Scooter for
the first time without completely reading and understanding
all of the facts in this Users Instruction Manual
Your Scooter is a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance
and increase your mobility
Freerider provides a range of
Scooters to best suit the individual needs and circumstance of
the Scooter user
Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing
decision regarding the model of Scooter to be used is the
responsibility of the Scooter user who is capable of making
such a decision with assistance from his/her healthcare
professional (i
e
medical doctor, physical therapist etc
]
The contents of this Users Instruction Manual are based on
the expectation that the mobility device expert has properly
fitted the Scooter to the user and has assisted the prescribing
healthcare professional and/or the authorised Freerider
Distributor in the instruction process for the safe use of the
scooter
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions,
where the Scooter user will need to practice operating the
Richmond in the presence of a trained attendant
A trained
attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professional specially trained in assisting a Scooter user in
various daily living activities
When you begin to use your Scooter, you will probably
encounter situations in which you will need some practice
Simply take your time and you will soon become confident and
in control as you manoeuvre through doorways, on and off
elevators, up and down ramps and over moderate terrain
Below
are some tips, precautions and other safety measures that will
help you to become accustomed to the safe operation of your
Scooter
Your Scooter is fitted with a number of “Safety
Warning Instruction” label (see page 13]
These labels communicate important warnings or instructions -
Please familiarise yourself with their location
SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your Scooter and it’s capabilities
Freerider recommends that you perform a safety check before
each use to make certain your Scooter operates smoothly and
safely
For details on how to perform these necessary inspections,
see the Care and Maintenance section of
this manual
Perform the following inspection prior to using your
Scooter
Check tyre inflation, maintain at 30 p
s
i
(210 kpa]
Check all battery connections, making certain they are tight
and not corroded
Check batteries have been fully charged
Check operation of brakes
Warning:
It is critical that the pressure in the pneumatic tyres is
maintained at 30 p
s
i
(210 kpa] at all times
Failure to
observe this warning may result in a serious failure of the tyre or
wheel, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your
Scooter
Warning:
Do not carry passengers on your Richmond
Your
Scooter is designed for a single occupant which complies with
legal requirements for pavement vehicles
Carrying passengers
on your Scooter may result in personal injury and/or property
damage
WEIGHT LIMIT
Your Scooter is designed for a maximum user weight limit of
112kg (250lbs]
Warning:
Exceeding the weight limit will void your warranty and
may result in personal injury and damage to your scooter
Freerider will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property
damage resulting from failure to observe these weight limitations
Please also remember when carrying heavy objects that this will
increase your total weight and may make your Scooter unstable
CORNERING
Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of
tipping
Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include,
but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how
sharply you are turning], uneven surfaces, inclined surfaces
(such as heavily cambered pavements], riding from an area of
low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from
grass areas to a paved area - especially at high speed while
turning], and abrupt directional changes
Do not corner at high
speed! If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your
speed and steering angle to prevent your Scooter from tipping
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