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Safety Information
General Warnings
Warning:
The operation of scooters can endanger
the life of the driver or third parties. Any driver
should always be fully capable of operating this
vehicle safely.
Warning:
Sitting for long periods may increase
the chance of thromboses or pressure sores.
Users prone to such conditions are advised to take
medical advice.
Warning:
The Rascal Vecta Sport scooter has been
designed and tested for drivers with weights up to
those in the Technical Specification Sheets. These
weights should never be exceeded.
Warning:
Do not exceed the specification; do not
modify this scooter or use it other than as a scooter.
Warning:
Passengers, including children, should
never be carried.
Warning:
Electromagnetic interference may affect
the driving of this scooter:
• Do not operate devices such as CB radios or
mobile phones while the vehicle is switched on.
• Avoid getting close to transmitter masts, such as
television and radio stations.
If your vehicle ever starts to operate by itself switch
it off and report this to your Dealer.
Warning:
The operation of any scooter may affect
sensitive electronic circuits such as alarm systems
or automatic doors in shops.
Driving
Before driving, refer to ”Driving Your Vehicle”
… later in this manual
Warning: Ambient Operating Temperature
Range.
Do not use your scooter in temperatures
outside the range stated in the specifications sec-
tion of this manual. Driving in very hot or very cold
conditions can make driving more hazardous.
Warning: Freewheel Device/Mode.
Before
getting on your scooter always check that the
freewheel lever is in the Drive position. When the
freewheel lever is in the freewheel position, the main
brakes on your scooter will not function. Extra care
should be taken with your scooter when it is in free-
wheel mode as it could move without warning. You
must never sit on or try to ride your scooter when it
is in freewheel mode as serious injury or death
may result.
NEVER SIT ON THE SCOOTER
WHEN IN FREEWHEEL MODE.
Warning: Transferring On and Off.
Do not
attempt to get on or off your scooter unless it is
switched off, at rest, and on a stable, level surface.
Never get on or off on a hill.
Warning: Damage.
Before driving off, check the
scooter for damage, particularly that which could
affect the controls, wheels, freewheel function and/
or drive motor.
Warning: Footrest.
Before switching on the scoot-
er, always make sure that your feet are safely on the
footrest areas. If you drive forward with your feet still
on the ground, they could become trapped under
the scooter and serious injury may result.
Warning: Armrests.
Do not use the armrests as a
support for your entire weight when getting in or out
of the scooter. Make sure the armrests are lowered
and secure before you start off otherwise you may
fall out.
Warning: Entanglement.
Do not wear clothing
or carry items on the scooter that could become
entangled in wheels or other moving parts whilst
operating the scooter. Severe injury may result.
Warning: Battery Charge Level.
Before driving
off, always check the battery indicator. If you are in
any doubt, ensure all the batteries are fully charged
before starting on a journey.
DO NOT
operate the
scooter with depleted batteries.
Rascal Vecta Sport Scooter Owner’s Manual and Service Record
