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Shoprider Scooters User Guide
7. STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER
Getting Started
• Select a level area with plenty of space.
• Mount the scooter, either by lifting the arm and sliding on to the seat or rotate the seat
outwards and then rotate the seat back to face the tiller.
• Adjust the tiller and seat as described previously.
Starting Scooter Movement
• Ensure that you are seated in a comfortable position.
• Turn the key to the ON position.
• Your speed setting should be in Low (L)
• Push your right hand thumb on to the lever in a downwards direction, the scooter will
move forward slowly. The harder you push the faster the scooter goes
• Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop and the magnetic brake will be
applied.
Steering
Steering the scooter is light and easy. Ensure when starting off you give a wide clearance
when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle that you are passing. When steering
through limited spaces such as a doorway or when turning around, turn the handle bars
where you want to go and apply power gently. The scooter will turn very tightly, but will still
move with complete stability as long as the speed is not too high.
NOTE: This scooter is fitted with “slow when turning” function so will slow down when the
handle bars are turned it will resume the set speed once the scooter is going in a straight line.
Reversing
Before reversing ensure that the area behind is free from any hazards or obstructions.
Adjust your speed setting to a low setting before you reverse. Press (7) on Pg.4 and make
sure the LCD screen (D) on Pg.4 is show the reverse direction. Push the thumb lever, and steer
wide of all corners and obstacles.
Dismounting
Before dismounting ensure that the key is turned to the off position.
CAUTION: Please ensure that care is exercised when entering or leaving the scooter and that
the tiller and foot rest is not used for support.
8. EXTRA GUIDELINES WITH SCOOTER CONTROL
Ramps
The stability of your scooter is governed by several factors such as the seating position, the
angle of the slope and your height and weight. When approaching an incline, do so directly
and not at an angle and whenever possible avoid making turns. When going down a ramp
or slope keep the speed settings to slow. This will ensure there is a safe controlled descent.
When the finger levers are released the scooter will slowly stop.
Safe Climbing Angle
Always follow the guidelines of the safe climbing angle shown as shown in figure 7.
Caution - Do not turn off the key while the unit is in motion
