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Shoprider Scooters User Guide

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3.  safety precautions

•  Do not drink alcohol and drive
•  Do not drink/eat or use a mobile phone while riding
•  Do not carry passengers
•  Do not exceed any incline over 9°
•  Do not turn on steep inclines
•  Do not proceed on any incline that has oil, ice or other slippery substances
•  Proceed carefully when on any incline, always lean forward
•  Do not operate scooter without anti-tip wheels attached - doing so could cause injury
•  Do not turn suddenly at full speed
•  Do not mount or dismount the scooter unless the brake is engaged and the key is off
•  Do not switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving
•  Do not ride the scooter where you cannot safely walk (e.g. soft dirt/sand, deep grass,  

loose gravel)

•  Always proceed carefully while riding on uneven surfaces
•  Do not ride the scooter on roads, streets or motorways
•  Remember to observe all rules and regulations of other pedestrians
•  Do not attempt to climb over kerbs greater than 2 inches (5cm). For kerbs under 2 inches, 

always approach slowly and at 90° to the kerb.

•  Do not reverse the scooter unless the speed dial is set low
•  Always stop fully before changing direction (forward or reverse)
•  Always keep your feet on the platform when riding
•  Do not use parts or accessories that are not authorised by Shoprider NZ
•  Do not connect any medical device to the scooter battery - doing so could cause injury
•  Do not exceed the suggested user weight limit - doing so could cause injury and  

invalidate the warranty

•  Make sure the tiller and seat are properly adjusted - failure to do so could cause  

personal injury

•  Do not sit on your scooter while the scooter is being transported in a vehicle - doing so 

could cause injury

•  Do not use the scooter as a commercial delivery vehicle, e.g. for delivery of leaflet, 

newspapers etc

•  Do not use the scooter in the rain, in the shower, or in any wet environment - direct 

exposure to wet can cause rust and failure of the electronics

Shoprider also known as Shoprider NZ Ltd are not responsible for any damage or injury 
caused due to improper or unsafe use of their scooters.

EMI Warning

Shoprider scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is a kind 
of interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV 
stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radio, and cellular phones.  Do not 
operate hand held transceivers (transmitters-receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or 
turn on personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the scooter is turned 
on.  Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid getting 
close to them.  Adding accessories or components or modifying the scooter may make it more 
susceptible to EMI.

Summary of Contents for TE-888iX

Page 1: ...mobility scooter user s guide Shoprider new zealand TE 888iX TE 9 Mid size Shoprider scooters with suspension...

Page 2: ...1 5 Key Switch 6 5 1 6 Charging Socket 6 5 1 7 Lights 6 5 1 8 Hazard Lights 6 5 1 9 Indicators 6 5 1 10 High Low Speed Switch 6 5 1 11 Free Wheeling Device 6 5 1 12 Anti Tip Wheels 6 5 2 Mounting 7 5...

Page 3: ...1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Shoprider Scooter Your scooter is the ultimate combination of style and comfort and incorporates Shopriders latest innovative designs Your scooter...

Page 4: ...ear reflectors 5 Side reflectors 6 Foot rest 7 Tiller control head steering column 8 Tiller steering column angle adjustment 9 Captains chair fore aft slide lever 10 Adjustable rear vision mirror 11 T...

Page 5: ...orised by Shoprider NZ Do not connect any medical device to the scooter battery doing so could cause injury Do not exceed the suggested user weight limit doing so could cause injury and invalidate the...

Page 6: ...the steel locking pin the seat post has several different position holes Retighten the Seat Tension Adjustment knob bolt and replace the seat once you have chosen your new position hole 4 4 Seat Tensi...

Page 7: ...ear the top a black release lever can be located By pushing the lever down you can adjust the tiller angle to a different position Releasing the lever locks the tiller in that position 5 Scooter Opera...

Page 8: ...utton to turn the light s on and press again to turn off 5 1 8 Hazard Lights Press the triangle shaped red button for the front and rear hazard lights to operate 5 1 9 Indicators On the TE 9 a black s...

Page 9: ...to go then apply power gently This will make the scooter turn very sharply but it will still go gently and with complete stability 5 3 2 Reversing Reversing the scooter requires greater attention Tur...

Page 10: ...p gravel as well as loosely packed sand Because of the power of your scooter you are able to climb steep hills but the maximum safe grade limit is 9 the reason for this is to ensure proper stability T...

Page 11: ...be left in a discharged state if not used for some time 8 2 Battery Charging Charge the batteries completely 8 12 hours prior to first time use The batteries supplied with your scooter are specially d...

Page 12: ...free wheel device has been operated with the scooter left switched on then the scooter will not operate until the ignition key has been switched off then on again If after checking these points your...

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Page 14: ...108 Sawyers Arms Rd Papanui Christchurch New Zealand Freephone 0800 220 110 Fax 64 3 354 4356 Email freedom shoprider co nz Your Shoprider Dealer...

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