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INCLINES
More and more modern buildings are designed with disability access in mind.
Ramps have specified percentage of incline designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps
may have turning switchbacks (180 degree turns) that require you to have good cornering
skills on your scooter. Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a
ramp or other incline.
Always
sit with your back on the back rest of your seat, brace your
hands on the handlebars and position your feet on the floorboard of your scooter.
Take a wide arc with your Luggie around tight corners. Your rear wheels will follow
preventing you from cutting the corner short and bumping or getting hung up on raised
curbs. When descending an incline, keep your speed adjustment set to the slowest speed to
ensure a safely controlled descent.
Always
drive down an incline facing forward only. If
your scooter descent is quicker than you anticipated, allow the scooter to completely stop,
then progress at a slower speed setting.
Warning:
Never drive down an incline at full speed. When climbing an incline, try
to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate
smoothly with caution. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Lean forward towards your
handlebars to increase stability and prevent rear tipping when moving up the incline.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Warning:
Luggie scooter is not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators.
Always
use an elevator. Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to yourself and
others and damage your scooter.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRO-MOBILE SCOOTER
In time when your scooter becomes unusable it must be disposed of in accordance with
the laws implemented at that time. For further information regarding the recycling
arrangements for this type of vehicle and its batteries, contact your local authority or
government department.
6 degrees maximum incline
6 degrees maximum incline
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