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PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, Rx DRUGS, ALCOHOL & SMOKING
You must exercise awareness, caution, care, and common sense when operating your scooter. Always
keep in mind your own limitations, and substance use when operating your scooter.
WARNING
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Never use your scooter while under the influence of alcohol or mind altering substances.
WARNING
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Never smoke while seated in your scooter. Damaged or worn upholstery increases the risk
of fire hazard, and should be replaced immediately.
ATTENTION
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Be aware of your own physical limitations when familiarizing yourself with the scooter.
ATTENTION
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Be aware of precautions, warnings, and safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-
counter drugs while operating your scooter.
V. OPERATION
After your scooter is assembled, and adjustments have been made you are now ready to operate your
scooter.
The key switch applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supplies power to the
motors. Turn the key switch with the key inserted to turn on your scooter.
SUGGESTION
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It is recommended you start at slow speeds when familiarizing yourself with your scooter
controls. Once you feel comfortable with the controls, and movement of the scooter you may then
increase the speed.
Engage the throttle slowly, and begin steering to drive forward, backward, left or right. If you want to
stop the scooter, release the throttle and engage the hand brake.
ATTENTION - Only releasing the throttle without engaging the hand brake will cause the scooter to
coast, it will not engage any braking mechanism.
When the scooter is turned on, the battery gauge will display red and green indicators:
Red: Your scooter should be charged as soon as possible.
Green: Your scooter has low to full battery capacity.
VI. BATTERIES & CHARGING
CHARGING YOUR SCOOTER
To charge your scooter, position the front of the unit next to a standard electrical outlet. Be certain the
power is turned off. Plug the charger into the scooter, and then into the electrical outlet. When the
batteries are fully charged remove the charger from the scooter.
