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YOUR SMARTSCOOT
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Just like learning to drive a car or ride a bicycle, operating any personal transportation device
inherently
includes
risk
and
takes
practice.
Therefore,
us
e
caution
as
you
practice operat-
ing
the scooter
in
various
situations.
Keep
the
speed
at
a
reduced
level
until
you’re
comfortable controlling the scooter. The below instructions and practice steps will teach you
to maneuver through doorways, on and off lifts, and up and down ramps.
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When preparing for your first ride, select an area that is flat, spacious, and away from traffic
and other obstacles. Bring a friend along to help you follow the instructions while you practice.
Start
driving
with
the
lowest
speed. Please
refer to the Operating Your SmartScoot
™
section
of this Manual for instructions on the SmartScoots
™
three speeds.
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Practice the following steps to help you become comfortable with SmartScoot
™
.
1.
Adjust your SmartScoo
t
TM
as
instructed in thi
s
Manual to fit your body comfortably.
2.
Sit on the SmartScoot
™
placing your hands on the handlebars and feet on the foot rests.
3.
Turn on the SmartScoot
™
by
pushing
the
on/off
button
one
time.
This
will
place
it
in the
lowest speed.
4.
Learn
to
use
the
throttle
and
brake.
With
your
right
hand,
apply
pressure
to
the
hand
brake. Releasing the hand brake, slowly turn the handle
(throttle)
and
move
the
scooter
forward five feet. While releasing the throttle, apply the hand brake and come to a complete
stop. Repeat this process several times, each time allowing the scooter to venture farther
before applying the hand brake to come to a complete stop.
PLEASE NOTE – SmartScoot
TM
is a front-wheel-drive scooter. As a result, fast starts can cause its front wheel to spin,
which can be dangerous for drivers. Slowly turning the handle each time you start will
help to avoid or reduce this condition.
5.
Learn to
turn.
Slowly
turn
SmartScoot
TM
by
using
wide
movements.
Feel
how
the scooter
reacts to your body weight. Shifting your body weight through the turn will help add stability. As
you feel more comfortable, you will be able to make the turns tighter. Always remember
to slow down before turning or changing directions. Going too fast through a turn will cause the
SmartScoot
™
to tip over. If the SmartScoot
™
begins to tip, slow the unit down and place your
feet on the ground.
6.
Learn to reverse.
Prior to putting SmartScoot
TM
in reverse, turn your head to make sure
there are not people or hazards such as curbs, parked cars or walls behind you. While
applying the
brake,
turn
on
the
reverse
function. You
will
hear
a
distinct
repetitive warning
sound.
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