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2.2 WHILE DRIVING
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Do not alight from the vehicle while moving
Such action may cause you to lose balance and risk injury from falling.
Ensure that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels.
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Do not use your vehicle under the following conditions:-
On surfaces that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy, or canal towpaths
not guarded by a fence or hedge. Keep away from places where the wheels may get
stuck.
Do not drive at night or in rain, snow, fog or strong winds.
Do not drive your vehicle in an ‘S’ pattern or make erratic turns.
Do not take the scooter onto escalators.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A MOTOR
VEHICLE (E.G. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC).
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Mobile phones and other electrical equipment
Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving.
Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.
Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter’s
battery.
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Automatic Power Shut Down
In order to avoid accidentally draining the batteries, your scooter is equipped with an
automatic power shut down facility. If the scooter is left switched on, but remains
undisturbed for a period of 30 minutes, it will automatically turn off. When this happens,
simply switch your scooter off and back on and it will be ready to use once again.
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Ramps, inclines and descents
Do not drive onto ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section entitled
‘CLIMBING ANGLE’ in ‘7. SPECIFICATION’.
Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient.
Do not drive on roads with uneven surfaces or potholes.
Slow down when driving uphill.
Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.
Always lean forward when climbing a steep hill.
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Starting and Driving
1.
Make sure the seat is installed properly.
2.
Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.
3.
Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them.
