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Sterling Elite
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XS-RS-Plus
6.10 SloPeS
Please also refer to section 4.20.
The following instructions explain how to manoeuvre
correctly on steep ramps and slopes, especially in the
course of descent, (Fig 6.8).
DANGer!
Low speed settings are recommended when
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traveling on slopes, particularly in reverse.
We strongly recommend that you bring the seating
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backrest into an upright position during manoeuvres
on slopes.
If you stop on an incline, start off slowly and, if
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necessary, lean forward to counteract the tendency
of the front wheel to rise.
On descents it is important not to allow the scooter to
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exceed normal speed. Indeed, the safest course is to
go down steep hills slowly and to stop immediately if
you have any doubts about the steering.
If the scooter gathers speed, release the control
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lever to slow down, or stop completely.
Start off again slowly and do not allow speed to
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increase.
Make sure the scooter is in drive mode as this
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ensures that the automatic braking system is active.
Climbing or descending a slope with the automatic
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brakes disengaged is very dangerous and is not
recommended.
Always reduce your speed when turning corners,
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particularly when travelling down slopes.
Disregarding this advice could lead to your Scooter
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tipping over.
Do not traverse across the face of a slope in excess
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of 10° (1 in 6).
Disregarding this advice could result in your Scooter
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tipping.
6.11 SloPe cliMbiNG
(Fig 6.8).
Where possible always travel up slopes or ramps
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directly facing the slope of the hill.
When driving up or down a very long hill, it is a good
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idea to rest for a moment to break the journey up.
This will aid performance and allow the scooter motor
to cool down.
Do not traverse across the face of a slope, in excess
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of 10° (1 in 6).
Always reduce your speed to the minimum setting
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when reversing down hills.
Do not attempt to drive along with the wheels at
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different levels, e.g. along the footpath and road
simultaneously.
6.12 FreeWHeel Device
DANGer!
Please also refer to section 4.7
Do not sit on the scooter when freewheel mode is
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activated.
Do not attempt to drive the scooter when freewheel
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mode is active.
Never allow the scooter to be pushed in freewheel
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mode by other persons when you are still on board.
Do not activate freewheel mode when the scooter is
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stopped or parked on a significant slope.
Never attempt to activate freewheel mode whilst you
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are still on board the scooter.
Pull the lever down so that it is in the freewheel position.
The drive wheels will turn freely. If you wish to push the
scooter with the motors off, you should follow this
procedure. When the levers are pushed upwards, the
drive wheels will automatically connect with the
propulsion mechanism, (Fig.6.9).
Fig.6.9
Drive
FreeWHeel
Fig.6.8
