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CONTROL OVER STATIONARY OBSTACLES
Stationery obstacles (steps, kerbs etc] must be avoided where
possible
Your Richmond has small wheels and a ground
clearance of 4
5cm
Proceed with extreme caution when driving
near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs such
as kerbs, porches, stairs etc
Most new pavements have wheelchair access ramps at
intersections, use these at all times
Plan your route where
possible to avoid poor and uneven surfaces
Do not attempt to
ride up or down kerbs as you may ground your Scooter and
damage it’s construction
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DEEP WATER OR LEAVE
YOUR FREERIDER EXPOSED TO HEAVY RAIN.
i
e
During or after a thunderstorm
Do not attempt to turn when negotiating an incline, only turn
when all wheels are fully on or off the incline; failure to observe
this warning could result in the machine becoming unstable and
toppling over
Always lean forward when ascending an incline and backwards
when decending an incline
This will enable you to maintain
good stability and will eliminate any chance of an upset
CONTROL OVER GRASS & GRAVEL ETC.
Care must be taken when attempting to drive over soft surfaces
such as those found in parks etc
The surface may look level,
but this can be deceiving and hidden dangers may make your
Scooter
become unstable or grounded
Avoid unkept grass, loose
deep gravel or sand, do not exceed the capabilities of your
Scooter
Always have an attendant to assist you in circumstances where
you are not certain of the terrain
Always anticipate and think
Anti-tipping wheels
FIG 14
safety
Caution:
Because of the power of your
Scooter
, you will be able to
climb inclines
But the maximum safe gradient limit
is 12 degrees
The reason for this is to ensure good stability
Always have the anti-tipping wheels fitted to your machine
(Fig 14] when climbing angles or obstacles
Always avoid turning
on slopes or climbing kerbs
Always make certain that your
Scooter
is in full working order
before attempting to drive
Never attempt to drive beyond the design capability of your
Scooter
Observe weather conditions
Tyres can slip on wet
or icy surfaces
PLEASE NOTE: The rear stability of your Scooter is
dependent on a number of factors which you should
consider before attempting to climb an incline or other
obstacle: (a) your height; (b) the height of your seat;
(c) your weight and (d) the angle of the incline you are
attempting to climb. All of these factors can affect the rear
stability of your Freerider Scooter. If you are unsure of your
capability to climb an obstacle, then try another route -
always think ‘safety first’.
Please take care and be safe
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DISMANTLING YOUR RICHMOND
FOR JOURNEYS AWAY
Whether it is for a holiday, a day out to visit family or friends, or
a trip to the shops, your
Scooter
can be taken along too
To
enable your
Scooter
to be carried in a suitable estate or
hatchback car (see Fig 15], follow these simple instructions
This procedure can be carried out quickly and without tools
Please Note:
Your two batteries are equipped with carrying
straps
These will be fitted to your batteries by your Freerider
Agent
Do not attempt to lift batteries without these straps
fitted
Always use two hands to safely lift your batteries
If
your batteries do not have lifting/carrying straps you will find
these packed into
your front basket,
fitting is as follows:
pictured
in a VW
Golf
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