TravelScoot Disclaimer, Руководство пользователя

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 Approach an incline only if you are sure that you will reach the top with-
out having to stop. If you are forced to stop along the way, restart by
shifting your upper body forward and accelerating gently.
 When negotiating an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face
of the incline. Drive your scooter straight up. This will greatly reduce the
possibility of tipping or falling.
 Never travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas cov-
ered with ice, snow, cut grass, wet leaves, gravel). Do not drive in snow
and mud.
 When driving down a ramp, keep the throttle at idle and both hands ready
to apply the brakes to ensure a safe, controlled descent.
 If you drive the vehicle down a longer slope, apply brakes continously
and under no circumstances allow it to gain more than walking speed.
Otherwise you may not be able to stop quickly enough, or - in the worst
case - at all.
Speed bumps, lowered curbs and other slightly uneven condi-
tions
are generally no problem, but they should be taken at a reduced speed
and in a direct frontal direction. Never approach them at a slant angle, and
observe the same precautions as on inclines.
Keep in mind that the small wheels cannot roll over objects much higher than 1
inch (3 cm), and you may fall if you attempt to do so. Lower objects should
be approached with moderate speed. If you are at a stop and one of the wheels
is blocked by such an object, do not apply throttle, doing so may result in flip-
ping over backwards.
You should not tow anything by the backrest.
This could create
additional leverage forces against the backrest with the potential of flipping
over backwards. If you tow something anyway , (like your wheeled suitcase)
be aware that you can operate one brake only. Drive slowly and do not lean
against the backrest.
Doors:
Doors can be a real nuisance, especially when they are spring-
loaded. A good option is to ask a nearby person to hold the door open for you.
If you are on your own, avoid any acrobatic actions like using your feet to
hold doors open while passing through them. This could also create additional
leverage forces against the backrest with the potential of flipping over back-
ward. Instead, get off the vehicle and walk it through the door.
In summary, as with every other vehicle, use common sense. It is completely
up to you to judge the drivability of a chosen terrain. Reckless driving can
result in an accident!