Handicare TROPHY 20, Руководство пользователя

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26 | Use of the scooter
Slopes
• Although the Trophy 20 can bear a
maximum weight of 160 kg, it is important
that the following safety regulations be
observed when driving up slopes.
• When driving up slopes you must adopt
a speci fi c body position which increases
stability. This is achieved by leaning your
upper body forwards. This renders the
scooter more stable. The position for
improved stability is illustrated opposite. In
addition, the scooter’s backrest should never
be inclined too far back and the seat must
be pushed forward.
• Driving up slopes with gradients greater
than those given in the following table is not
permitted.
Warning!
Observe these regulations. Not doing so may
lead to scooter instability and to the scooter
tipping over, which may result in personal injury
and/or damage to your scooter.
Instructions for driving up slopes
• Adopt the position for improved stability
by leaning your upper body forwards. This
renders your scooter more stable. Your
position can be further improved by sliding
the seat further forward.
• Drive up slopes at half your normal speed.
• Maintain a constant speed while driving up
slopes.
• Avoid sudden movements and jolts, such as
sudden braking or accelerating.
• Do not change direction and do not attempt
to turn when driving up a slope.
• Slopes should be driven up at a
perpendicular angle. Do not attempt to turn
and/or to drive up the slope diagonally.
• Never attempt to drive up a slope when
there are possible hazards, such as slopes
covered in snow, black ice, mown grass or
wet leaves.
• If you notice that the scooter’s speed
decreases signi fi cantly when mounting a
slope, you are advised to select a route
which is less steep. This is to avoid the
danger of the motor overheating.
• Driving up a slope for too long can cause the
motor to overheat.
• In such cases the electronics are
switched off in order to prevent motor
failure.
• Remove the ignition key from the lock
and allow the motor to cool down for a
while.
• It is always advisable to select a less steep
route wherever possible.
Warning!
Non-observance of these regulations may lead
to scooter instability and to the scooter tipping
over. This may result in personal injury and/
ordamage to your scooter.