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Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving.
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Do not charge the mobile phone or other electric devices from your scooter's
batteries.
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Ramps, Inclines and Drops
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Do not drive in the night or dark place. ( See Figure 2.4 ) If necessary, please turn
on the headlight and always use turning signal for your safety.
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Do not drive onto a steep ramp. Refer to "Safe Slope Angle" in Section 11.
SPECIFICATIONS for your scooter's safe climbing angle. (
See Figure 2.5 )
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When climbing up to an incline, please set the speed dial higher than the center
mark and drive carefully.
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When going down an incline, set the low speed and never use reverse.
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Do not drive on a road with many bumps and holes close to each other, such as
potholes or washboard roads. (
See Figure 2.6 ) Refer to "Ground Clearance" in
Section 11. SPECIFICATIONS.
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Do not cross a ditch wider than 5 inches as the wheels might get stuck. ( See
Figure 2.7 )
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Please lower your speed when driving down a hill.
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Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.
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The maximum surmountable obstacle height is 4 cm for KS-242 and 7 cm for KS-3
series scooters. Exceeding this obstacle height will damage your scooter and void
your warranty. (
See Figure 2.8 )
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When negotiating an obstacle slow down, put your seat into the full upright position
and approach it head on (perpendicular).
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Just before the obstacle, speed up until the entire scooter has conquered the
obstacle. Negotiating an obstacle at an angle may cause your scooter to tip over.
Don't do it!
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When climbing down a curb, slow down just before you get to it and only speed up
after the entire scooter has lowered to the road.
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Again, descending obstacles should be done perpendicularly. ( See Figure 2.9 )
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Karma does not design scooters to take jumps over or off obstacles. Doing so will
void your warranty.