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Warning:
When cornering sharply, reduce your speed
When
using your Richmond at higher speeds, anticipate changes in the
road surface
This will greatly reduce the possibility of a tip or
fall
To avoid personal injury or property damage, always
exercise common sense when cornering
BRAKING
Your Scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1
Regenerative: Uses the electricity generated in your Scooter
drive motor to rapidly slow your Scooter when the thumb
direction lever (wig-wag lever] is returned to the centre (zero
drive] stop position; and
2
Electric/Mechanical Disc Park Brake: Located on the end of
your drive motor it activates mechanically after the
regenerative brake slows your Scooter to a near stop, or
when power is removed from the drive system for any reason,
as in the case of switching your machine off!
Brake engagement is far more abrupt at higher speeds
It is
important that you anticipate when the brakes will engage and
that you are braced for the resulting deceleration
Warning:
Your Scooter can decelerate very quickly
Do not
decelerate or turn abruptly when travelling at high speed unless
absolutely necessary
If it is necessary to decelerate or turn
abruptly when driving at high speed, brace yourself by gripping
the steering handlebar tightly and positioning your feet firmly on
the floorboard
Users who cannot grip the handlebar tightly
and/or place their feet firmly against the footboard should avoid
deceleration from or turning abruptly at high speed, and
therefore should avoid travelling at high speed
Failure to
observe this warning could result in serious personal injury and
property damage
Always brace yourself firmly when decelerating
your Richmond Scooter
Never drive down slopes at full speed, always adjust your speed
to the driving condition and allow for gradual descents on
inclines
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under
normal driving conditions i
e
dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete or asphalt
However Freerider recognises
that there will be times when you will encounter other surfaces
such as packed soil, grass and gravel
These surfaces may not
be sound and fail to give good traction, caution should be
considered before driving on this type of surface to prevent
stability problems resulting in injury or damage to your Scooter
Reduce your Scooters speed when driving on uneven terrain
or soft surfaces
Avoid long and unsafe grass that can become tangles in the
running gear or may hide debris and holes
Avoid snow, this can quickly build up around your wheels
Avoid loosely packed sand and gravel
If you feel unsure about a driving surface,
please anticipate
and avoid that surface
STREET AND ROADWAY DRIVING
Warning:
Your Scooter has not been designed for operation
on public streets and roads
It is designed for operation on
pedestrian pavements and traffic free shopping areas
Your Scooter must be driven with due care and compliance
with the Road Traffic Acts and conditions of the Highway
Code
Always obey all local pedestrian traffic rules
Wait until
your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with
extreme caution
Note:
Always wear light or illuminating clothing
when driving your Scooter
Be aware
that it may be difficult for
traffic to see you when you are seated on your Scooter
Only
drive your Scooter on the road when a public pavement is not
available (i
e
in the countryside] or when crossing the roadway
from one pavement to another
INSURANCE
Although it is not a legal requirement for accident insurance
cover (third party], it is a sensible precaution
Your Freerider
Authorised Agent will be able to give you details of specialist
insurance companies or you own insurance company will be able
to advise you
WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Warning:
Freerider recommends that you do not operate your
Richmond Scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted
surfaces i
e
Roads and Pavements etc
Such use may result in
accident, personal injury or adversely affect the performance and
safety of your Scooter
Warning:
Freerider recommends that you do not expose your
Scooter to any type of heavy moisture at any time i
e
rain, snow
or power washer
Such exposure can damage your Scooter
Never drive through deep water or expose your Scooter to sea
water
Do not
operate your Scooter if it has been exposed to
heavy moisture until it has been thoroughly dried out
FREEWHEEL YOUR SCOOTER
Your Scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel device for
convenience when you need to push it
See the Freewheeling
your Scooter section on page 9 of this manual
Warning:
Do not
use your Scooter in the freewheel mode
without an attendant present
Personal injury may result
Warning:
Do not
attempt to personally place your Scooter in
freewheel mode while seated on it
Personal injury may result
Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary
Warning:
Do not
place your Scooter in freewheel mode while
on an incline
The Scooter could roll uncontrollably on its own,
causing personal injury
