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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Driving up
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Drive in a straight line and with higher speed on a slope, and lean slightly forward. When
you drive in an angle or too slow, there is a risk of tipping over or falling.
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Never reverse on a slope.
Going downhill
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Drive in a straight line (forward or backward) and with lower speed on a slope. When you
drive in an angle or too fast, there is a risk of tipping over or falling.
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Lean slightly backward during a forward descent; lean slightly forward during a backward
descent.
3.2.10 Coping with obstacles
Risk of injuries by unexpected movement
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Do not use your scooter on an escalator.
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Always approach a kerb from the front.
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Make sure that all wheels make contact to the ground when driving up or down.
It is possible to drive with your scooter over steps of 100 mm maximum. Take a 500 mm run-up
to take these step.
3.3 Transfer in and out of the scooter
1. Park the scooter as close as possible to the place where you want to
transfer.
2. Make sure that the scooter is switched off.
3. Turn the armpad upwards on the side where you want to transfer.
4. Swivel the seat if necessary (see §3.6.2).
5. Transfer to / from the seat of the scooter.
3.3.1 Correct position in the scooter
Some recommendations to comfortably use the scooter:
1. Position your lower back as close as possible to the backrest.
2. Make sure your upper legs are horizontal.
WARNING
100 mm
500 mm