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scooter. Please hold onto the frame when lifting your scooter.
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DO NOT operate the scooter until you have checked that the surroundings are
clear and that the area is safe for travel.
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Please pay attention to the environment, and to keep away from the hazard of
external flame. When the user is smoking, pay attention to your safety and make
sure to extinguish the fire when finished. Be alert to the environment when
someone nearby is smoking or using a cigarette lighter, keep away from the
hazard and use fire-proof cloth.
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DO NOT use parts, accessories or adapters other than those authorized by Karma.
Before attempting to sit in or exit the power scooter, REMOVE the key from the
ignition. This will ensure that the POWER is OFF and the power scooter will not
drive. Remove the key from the ignition while the scooter is not in use. Otherwise,
injury and/or damage to the scooter and surrounding property may occur.
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DO NOT connect any medical device (i.e., a ventilator, life support machine, et
cetera) to the battery. This could cause unexpected failure of the device and the
power scooter.
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KARMA specifically disclaims responsibility to all personal injury and property
damage that may occur during use which does not comply with applicable federal,
state and local laws and ordinances.
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DO NOT stand on the front or rear casing of the power scooter.
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Only use freewheel mode on flat surfaces since your electromagnetic brakes are
not engaged in this mode, without these brakes the scooter will roll down a hill
causing injury or damage.
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Never drive under the influence of alcohol or medication.
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RAMPS
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DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than the safe
climbing angle for your model specified in Section 11.
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When negotiating ramps, if the variable speed lever is released while moving
forward, the powered scooter will roll backwards approximately one foot before the
brake engages. If the variable speed lever is released while in reverse, the power
scooter will roll backwards approximately two and a half feet before the brake
engages.
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Be sure to reduce your speed when driving on curved roads or making a turn; do