Handicare Winner, User Manual, Page: 17 / 92

General safety regulations and instructions
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Be sure that no items of clothing hang loose. These could
become caught between the wheels.
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Make sure your fingers do not get caught in the mechanism of
the steering adjustment.
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Adjust your driving according to the circumstances:
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Drive carefully on slippery roads, resulting from rain, ice, or snow!
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Drive more slowly in crowded environments.
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Do not use the scooter on uneven roads.
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Avoid the Winner from coming into contact with sea water. Sea
water is caustic and may damage the scooter.
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Avoid the Winner from coming into contact with sand. Sand can
affect the moving parts of the scooter, resulting in unnecessarily
rapid wear.
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Never operate the scooter when you are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your driving
ability.
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You must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to drive safely
in the scooter.
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It is imperative to turn on the lights in case of reduced visibility.
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The scooter has been equipped with brake lights that light up
when you brake.
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Only use the indicator lights to indicate an intended change in
driving direction.
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Only use the horn when it is necessary to warn pedestrians of
other road users of dangerous circumstances.
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Never place metal parts on top of the batteries: this may cause a
short circuit in the batteries, resulting in damage.
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Do not take along any passengers: your scooter was specifically
designed to transport only yourself.
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Do not burden your scooter with any more load than can be
placed in the basket.
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Never hang anything from the handlebars.
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Never use your scooter to pull a cart: the scooter was not
designed for this. Anyway, it is prohibited to do so. You might
seriously damage your scooter if you do.
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Do not use the foot plate as a step.
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Do not place your feet close to the front wheel and the front fork.
Always keep your feet on the rubber mat, rather than against the
front cover.
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The scooter is electronically operated. Certain parameters have
been factory-set. These settings guarantee a comfortable and
efficient use. It is not permitted to change these parameters.