COMMON OBSTACLES
Chances are good that when you start
really using your SHOPRIDER™ you
will meet some obstacles that will
require some practice to drive through
smoothly.
DOORS
Approach an unfamiliar door slowly, siz-
ing it up. Does it have a knob or push
bar? Does it open towards you or away?
Think in terms of using the power of the
SHOPRIDER™ to do the work for you!
Hold the doorknob or bar in one hand
and apply the power with the other
hand. If it is a self closing door, you can
go through allowing the door to close
behind you, if you go quickly enough. If
not, just stop when you are clear of the
door and push it closed.
If the door opens toward you, hold the
knob or bar with one hand and gently
press on your left thumb lever, and allow
the gentle reverse power to do the
work.When the door is open wide
enough, push the forward lever and go
ahead quickly, leaving your hand on the
door to keep it free of the scooter and
letting go as you pass the doorjam. It is
an easy technique.
RAMPS
With recent changes in building codes,
more buildings require ramps for wheel-
chair & scooter access. Some have a
switchback in the middle, and good
cornering is required.
Just take wide swings with your front
wheels around any tight corners, so the
back tyres do not hit any obstacle.
GRAVEL, GRASS & GRADE
Packed gravel such as on driveways or
roads will present no problem. Loose,
deep gravel should be avoided, as well as
loosely packed sand.With the power of
your SHOPRIDER™ scooter, you are
able to climb steep hills, but the maxi-
mum safe grade limit is 8 degrees or an
incline of approximately 4 to 1 (see
below).
The reason for this is to ensure proper
stability.
REMEMBER, READ AND FOLLOW THE
SAFETY RULES AT THE FRONT OF
THIS MANUAL.
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