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8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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Cane Holder

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Works with all Karma scooters.

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Sun Canopy

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Compatible with all Karma

scooters.

CAUTION

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Don't use in strong winds to avoid tipping.
Make sure all screws are fully tightened to avoid damage.
Usage adds to the total weight and lowers the aerodynamics of your scooter, thus

reducing the maximum range per charge.

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

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Trouble or Problems with Your Scooter

You can inspect the following before taking your scooter to a KARMA Scooter dealer.

Problem

Checking Points and Corrective Action

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Summary of Contents for KS-8 Series

Page 1: ...Powered Scooter Owner s Manual KS 8 Series...

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Page 3: ...making such a selection KARMA recommends that power scooter users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in a power scooter As of this date the Department of Transportation has not approved...

Page 4: ...r to turn over and cause bodily harm and or damage to the scooter DO NOT make sharp turns in forward or reverse at excessive speeds DO NOT attempt to lift the scooter by its casings and seat DO NOT at...

Page 5: ...the power scooter will roll backwards approximately two and a half feet before the brake engages Be sure to reduce your speed when driving on curved roads or making a turn do not drive at full speed P...

Page 6: ...or any length of time Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause the power scooter to malfunction electrically and mechanically and may cause the power scooter to prematurely rust WEIGHT LIMITATI...

Page 7: ...arantee their warranty is not nullified Always go to an authorized service provider Unauthorized repairs will nullify your warranty Procedures other than those described in this manual must be perform...

Page 8: ...le products and use them correctly as well For safety reasons if there is any risk due to the user s movement in the scooter or other environmental factors that might cause the scooter to tip or the p...

Page 9: ...6 3 Batteries 20 7 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 25 7 1 Daily Check 25 7 2 Regular Maintenance Record 25 7 3 Batteries Fuses and Tires 27 7 4 General Maintenance 27 7 5 Transporting and Storing 28 8 OPTI...

Page 10: ...ce chart as well as the warranty Please keep it in a safe place or with the scooter If someone else uses the scooter make sure that you give him or her this owner s manual for his or her reference As...

Page 11: ...rs including children on your scooter No Hauling Heavy Goods Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul heavy goods The maximum weight that can be carried including goods is stated beside Max Capacity i...

Page 12: ...rops Do not drive onto a steep ramp Refer to Climbing Angle in section 10 SPECIFICATIONS for your scooter s safe climbing angle When climbing up to an inclined road please set the speed dial higher th...

Page 13: ...scooter and cause malfunctions yielding a safety hazard The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation of the scooter Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9...

Page 14: ...smits waves can affect the normal operation of the vehicle Therefore follow the items below to lower the chance of abnormal vehicle operating conditions or brake system failure which may lead to injur...

Page 15: ...anently damage the powered vehicle s control system The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered vehicle can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This...

Page 16: ...the chance of unintended brake release or powered vehicle movement which could result in serious injury Do not operate hand held transceivers receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON perso...

Page 17: ...5 Slide Swivel Levers 6 Rear Casing 7 Steering Column Adjustment Lever 8 Recline Lever 9 Decorative Rear Casing 10 Floorboard 11 Rear View Mirrors 12 Emergency Brake 13 Handlebars 14 Upper Front Casi...

Page 18: ...d Dial 20 Variable Speed Levers 21 Circuit Breaker 22 Taillight 23 Decorative Taillight Casing 24 Anti tippers 25 Freewheel Lever 26 Turn Signals 27 Bumper 28 Rear Wheels 29 Speed Switch Figure 4 2 Fi...

Page 19: ...t Button Horn Button Speed Dial Variable Speed Levers Speed Switch Figure 5 1 5 2 How to Operate Your Scooter Ignition Turn the key forward clockwise to turn your scooter ON Turn the key toward yourse...

Page 20: ...ker will make a beep beep sound if you press either the right or left button Press the button again to turn off the turn signal Horn Button The horn will sound for the duration of time the button is p...

Page 21: ...safety CAUTION Be sure to rotate the seat to the forward position and the seat locks into place before driving Battery Indicator See Figure 5 7 When the ignition is turned on the battery indicator wi...

Page 22: ...ed Switch See Figure 5 8 When the switch is in the up position the speed is high and which is suitable for outdoors wide area and uphill The speed is up to 8mph When the switch is in the down position...

Page 23: ...fer it s time to replace them with new batteries Otherwise the batteries may die unexpectedly leaving you in a possibly precarious situation The drive range will be shortened when driving frequently o...

Page 24: ...maining power please charge the battery before you depart Set the speed dial to the proper level Be sure the variable speed levers are in good condition Make sure the electromagnetic brake is in good...

Page 25: ...able for reckless driving by end users To Stop Release the variable speed lever completely and the electromagnetic brake will stop the vehicle Come to a complete stop before turning the ignition OFF R...

Page 26: ...possible if your electromagnetic brake has any problems In freewheel mode the electromagnetic brake is disengaged Do not use freewheel mode on an inclined plane hill Further do not use the emergency...

Page 27: ...he cord and pull out the round plug from charging socket Figure 6 1 Charging Socket Figure 6 2 Charger SUGGESTION Do not disconnect the charger cord if the charging is not completed The battery life w...

Page 28: ...wet hands or if the plug cord is wet to avoid possible electric shock Never attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals or clamps DO NOT jump start your sc...

Page 29: ...ad acid batteries Thus it is not necessary to change or refill the battery liquid WARNING Do not open the battery seal cap at any time After ANY adjustments repair or service and BEFORE use make sure...

Page 30: ...give unsatisfactory performance SCOOTER MODEL QTY VOLTS AMP HOURS KS 838 2 12 75 KS 848 2 12 75 NOTE Charge batteries daily It is critical not to let them run low at any time NOTE Karma recommends tha...

Page 31: ...authorized dealers for more information DO NOT improperly dispose of unwanted batteries or injuries may occur Contact with battery acid causes injuries or damage to skin Mishandling can result in 2nd...

Page 32: ...lp from your KARMA Scooter dealer for cleaning and replacing the batteries 1 Do not use the battery to charge telecom equipment or other items 2 Battery capacity will vary with outside conditions the...

Page 33: ...are many risks involved with improper disposal of batteries whether damaged or not Batteries may contain heavy metals and be considered hazardous waste Many regions around the world now strictly enfo...

Page 34: ...s it light up when the power is ON Is there enough power for your trip Horn Does the horn work well Turn Signals Do the turn signals work Headlight Does the headlight work Taillight Does the taillight...

Page 35: ...Motor Operation and Noise I I X I X Electromagnetic Brakes I I X I X Connection to the Electrical System I I Transmission Freewheel Mode Lever I I Batteries Loose or Corroded Terminals I T T Connectio...

Page 36: ...TION When the tread depth is below 0 5mm the tire does not have good traction This may lead to vehicle slippage and makes braking distances much longer Thus go to your Karma dealer to replace the tire...

Page 37: ...it if necessary Check all parts for proper adjustment Ensure that the batteries are properly maintained and charged as required Inspect brake for proper operation The wheels and tires should be check...

Page 38: ...talling the Seat Holding the swivel lever up insert the seat post into the frame post Rotate slightly until it clicks into place Installing a Seat Belt After market safety belts are a great idea for a...

Page 39: ...ear casing and place it on the floor close to the scooter Disconnect the taillight wiring connector from the battery wiring connector Arrange wires neatly with the rear casing CAUTION CAREFULLY remove...

Page 40: ...eat posts but has a hex nut on the backside The seat post rests in the frame post There are four holes in the frame post to allow you to adjust the seat height to 18 5 47cm 19 4 49 5cm or 20 4 52cm To...

Page 41: ...ng Make sure all screws are fully tightened to avoid damage Usage adds to the total weight and lowers the aerodynamics of your scooter thus reducing the maximum range per charge 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Trou...

Page 42: ...TruCharge Battery Diagnostics Indicator display you can find out what has happened by counting the number of bars that are flashing on the battery gauge The information below gives an overview of the...

Page 43: ...ystem Trip A central relay box controller fault has been indicated Contact you service agent 9 Bars Electromagnetic Brake Trip There is a bad connection to the electromagnetic brake Check all connecti...

Page 44: ...ar Brake System Dual Regenerative and Electromagnetic Brakes Emergency Brake Control Method Variable Speed Levers Max Speed 15km hr 9 3mph Max Climbing Ability 12 Safe Slop Angle 10 Obstacle Curb Heig...

Page 45: ...le Curb Height 10cm Range 60km 37 miles Turning Radius 183cm 72inches Turn Around Width 200cm 78 7 inches Ground Clearance 9 5cm 3 7 Max Cross Width 12 7cm 5 Max User Weight 180kg 396 8lbs Drive Range...

Page 46: ...dial in your scooter for your optimum usage The programmer s effect on the performance quality can been seen in the above chart WARNING The safety limits that are set in EN 12184 tables 2 and 3 may be...

Page 47: ...t least 10cm away from your scooter Casing wipe with a damp cloth After it is dry coat the casing with a light layer of wax if desired POST CONSUMER RECYCLING A post consumer recycling plan should fol...

Page 48: ...dealer 12 2 2 Items Not Covered by the Warranty Items Not Covered The items listed below are not covered Consumable parts such as brake shoes or pads clutch shoe and lining light bulbs fuses upholster...

Page 49: ...scooter shall not be pulled or pushed by another vehicle when there is a person on the scooter or the rear wheels are not set to the freewheel mode and Do not drive a scooter that is older than 10 ye...

Page 50: ...te of Purchase Year Month Day Purchaser Signature Dealer s Data Name of Store Telephone and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products please don t hesitate contacting your loc...

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Page 52: ...Karma reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice 110404050006 104 45008 Rev 09 2017 08...

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