Vermeiren Carpo 2 SE, User Manual

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Carpo 2 SE, Carpo 2 XD SE
2021-05
Using your scooter
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3.2.5 Driving the scooter
Risk of injuries
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Do not use both sides of the speed lever simultaneously. This might leave you unable to control
your scooter.
Move the speed lever in the required direction:
PULL ACTION BY THE RIGHT HAND = FORWARD MOVEMENT
PULL ACTION BY THE LEFT HAND = BACKWARD MOVEMENT
Pulling the lever more will increase the speed within the selected speed setting. Only use higher
speed settings when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your scooter.
When you switch on the scooter, wait for 3 seconds before pulling the speed lever. Otherwise,
the horn will sound as a warning and the scooter will not move. If this is the case, switch OFF the
scooter and switch ON again.
3.2.6 Braking
To brake, let go of the speed lever. It will return to the neutral position and slow down your scooter
to a gentle stop. Practice pulling away and braking to get accustomed to the scooter. You need
to be able to estimate how your scooter will react when you drive or brake.
3.2.7 Driving around corners and in bends
Risk of tipping injuries
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Reduce your speed before you enter a curve or corner.
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Always maintain an adequate distance from corners and obstacles.
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Do not drive your vehicle in an "S" pattern or make erratic turnings.
For corners and bends, use both hands to turn the handle bar in the direction you wish to take.
It is very important that you ensure that there is enough space allowing you to go around bends
and corners. Narrow passages must preferably be approached in a large curve so as to allow you
to enter the narrowest part as straight from the front as possible. Bear in mind that your scooter’s
back part will in most cases be wider than the front part.
3.2.8 Backward movement
The speed of rearward movement is automatically reduced in comparison with forward driving.
We also recommend that you use the slowest speed setting when you drive backward.
Do not forget that the steering direction with rearward driving is the opposite of when you go
forward, and that your scooter will turn directly in the required direction.
The horn will beep while driving the scooter backwards.
3.2.9 Taking slopes
Risk of injuries and/or damage
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Never put your scooter in free-wheel mode on a slope. The scooter may start moving, causing
injuries to you or bystanders.
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Do not turn when driving down a slope, since the weight of the scooter may cause tipping over.
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Make sure all four wheel touch the ground while driving up or down.
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