7 | Use of the kickscooter
The kickscooter was designed and built for a use in open places, with asphalt or concrete surfaces,
for amateur use. It can be used on urban roads open to traffic following the current provisions of the
highway code. In the case of transit in pedestrian areas where the passage of kickscooters is allowed,
the driver must avoid any behavior that hinders the normal transit of other pedestrians and must
proceed following traffic regulations related to allowed roads, maximum speed and visibility
conditions. In some Countries (i.e. Italy and others) after the sun goes down and up to half an hour
before it rises, the driver who travels by kickscooter on roads where the circulation of this vehicle is
permitted, must wear a high visibility reflective vest or shoulder straps.
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It is forbidden to carry on a passenger.
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It is forbidden to load objects on the kickscooter.
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It is forbidden to tow another vehicle or the driver of another vehicle.
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It can be used by people weighing less than 110kg.
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Do not take alcohol or drugs before steering the kickscooter.
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It is recommended to wear a helmet and protective clothing against falls.
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Do not ask the kickscooter to perform beyond what it was designed for. Use the kickscooter
only in the manner and for the intended uses described in this manual.
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Never regulate the kickscooter with parts that have been disassembled.
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The kickscooter cannot be used on wet, icy or slippery surfaces.
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Do not use on stairs or in the elevator.
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Avoid uneven surfaces and obstacles, puddles of water deeper than 2 cm, steps greater than
1.5 cm, bumps greater than 3 cm.
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Drive with both hands on the handlebar.
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Replace worn and / or damaged parts. Eventually, if necessary, have it checked by the
Assistance Service personnel.
Before leaving, carry out all the checks described in the previous chapter and always keep your
concentration while driving, for your own safety and that of others.
7.1 Driving the kickscooter
Before using the kickscooter in places where other people or vehicles are present, it is necessary to
familiarize yourself with the behavior of the vehicle.
The first rides must be made in private environments without the presence of people or obstacles of
any kind; in this way it will be possible to become familiar with the characteristics of the vehicle and
with one's driving skills.
The driver must adapt the travel speed of the kickscooter to the surface conditions and the presence
of other drivers: therefore, use the most appropriate ratio between the two available. Especially
when tackling the curves, you must keep a moderate speed (the smaller the corner radius, the lower
the speed must be).
In case of driving in a pedestrian area with access permitted to the type of vehicle, it is necessary to
proceed at a speed coherent with the traffic regulation for scooters (in some countries, like Italy, the
maximum speed must be less than 6 km/h); for the other areas open to vehicular traffic where it is
possible to circulate with the scooter, it is necessary to follow the traffic regulations.
7.2 Start
Take the two handlebar grips and step onto the footrest with one foot. Turn on the kickscooter with
the power button, check that the battery is sufficiently charged, then push the kickscooter with the
other leg to make it start gliding, then accelerate gently with your thumb to turn on the electric
motor and proceed at the desired speed.
7.3 Braking
Before braking, release the throttle lever and then pull the front brake lever.
7.4 Parking of the kickscooter
When you arrive at your destination, turn off the kickscooter. The kickscooter must be parked in the
designated parking areas and, in any case, without obstructing the passageways, emergency exits,
electrical panels, gas cabins and fire-fighting stations. To park the kickscooter, in order to avoid
accidental falls of the same, fold it on itself using the hinge in the lower part of the front pipe.
Danger of injury
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Check that all the controls are perfectly functional.
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Check that the handlebar stem is properly fixed.
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Check that all fixing bolts are well tightened.
Driving behavior
Be careful not to lock the front wheel when braking: you could lose control of the kickscooter.
Sudden braking can result in serious injury due to loss of traction and possible falls. Maintain
moderate speed and be alert for potential hazards.
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