5
Safety Advice
DO:
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Read this manual carefully before using your scooter.
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Turn the power off when transferring to and from the scooter.
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Select a slow speed when going down gradients (max 6°) or over uneven ground.
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Keep your feet on the scooter while driving.
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Ensure the seat is in a fixed position facing forwards before driving.
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Ensure the tiller is secure.
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Ensure the batteries are fully charged before your journey.
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Avoid rough or soft terrain and long grass whenever possible.
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Be aware of other road users and pedestrians.
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Turn the power off when not in use.
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Follow the maintenance guide to ensure safe operation of the scooter.
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Always remove the keys if leaving the scooter unattended. Unauthorised
persons/children may use the scooter resulting in injury.
DO NOT:
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Carry passengers.
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Exceed inclines over 6°
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Traverse inclines.
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Attempt inclines if the surface is slippery.
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Turn sharply at full speed.
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Exit or enter the scooter unless the power is switched off.
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Switch off the power while driving
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this will cause the scooter to stop abruptly (see
emergency procedures
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page 17).
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Use the scooter where you cannot safely or legally walk.
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Attempt to climb or descend kerbs except drop down kerbs.
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Use the scooter if under the influence of alcohol or any medication.
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Use a mobile phone while driving.
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Attempt to negotiate steps or escalators.
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Sit on the scooter if being transported in a vehicle.
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Attempt to tow any other devices.
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Exceed the stated weight limit.
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Connect any other devices to the batteries as this could cause permanent
damage and void your warranty.
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Use any other batteries/charger other than those supplied by
FOXTR Scooters.
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Travel through water or over soft terrain (mud, sand etc.)
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Lift the scooter by the shroud assembly or any plastic part.
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Sharply shift your centre of gravity as this could make the scooter unstable.
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Freewheel down hills. This will damage the motor and brake and void the warranty.
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Tow the scooter with any other vehicle in the event of a breakdown.
Every care has been taken to ensure that your scooter will give you safe, reliable service
provided you adhere to the advice outlined above.
