Oberon 889DXD
2016-06
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1.2 Safety
instructions
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In the case you are unsure about your ability to drive the scooter you should contact your
doctor.
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Use only Vermeiren approved accessories.
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Before getting on or off, taking apart or transporting your scooter, turn the start key to the “off”
position.
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Never turn the start key to the “off” position while driving.
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When transporting the scooter, no persons may be transferred along with it.
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Test the effects on the handling of the scooter when its center of gravity is shifted, for example
on up or down gradients, on laterally sloping ground or when driving over uneven terrain.
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When picking up objects lying in front of, next to, or behind the scooter, take care that you do
not lean too far sideways: risk of tipping over.
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Avoid putting your scooter into the free-wheeling position on slopes. Do not drive white your
scooter in free-wheel position.
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Never reverse uphill.
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Reduce speed when you go round corners, drive backwards, drive on hills or pass obstacles.
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Stop the scooter when you change from direction (forward/backwards).
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While driving, hold the handle bars with both hands.
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Drive safely on uneven surfaces. Avoid driving on soft, wet or not stable (loose) undergrounds
(ex. high grass, mud, seawater)
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Do not drive on hills where the inclination is higher than 6°.
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Avoid curbs, search preferably a driveway.
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Do not use your scooter on places where it is also not possible to walk safe.
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Do not use your mobile phone while driving your scooter. These can send electromagnetic
waves.
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Put your legs and feet on the footplate provided for them during driving.
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Do not use your scooter in rainy conditions.
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When storing or parking your scooter outside, protect it with a shrouding cover against
humidity.
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High levels of humidity or very cold conditions can reduce the performance of your scooter.
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Use your scooter strictly in accordance with regulations. Avoid driving straight over obstacles
(e.g. step, edge of the curb) or down from high ledges.
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Obey traffic regulations when driving on public roads. Please take other road-users into
consideration.
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As is the case with any other vehicle, you must never be under the influence of alcohol or
medicine while driving your scooter. This also applies to indoor driving.
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When traveling outdoors, adapt your driving to weather and traffic conditions.
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When driving in the dark, wear bright clothing or clothing with reflectors to be more visible, and
make sure that the reflectors on the scooter are clearly visible and drive with lighting on.
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Make sure that the lights of your scooter are free from dirt and/or other objects that could hide
them.
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Never use your scooter as a seat in an automobile or other vehicle. Use an approved seat in
the vehicle and use of seat belts.
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Check that the profile depth of the tyres is adequate.
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Be careful when using sources of fire such as cigarettes, they can set the seat and back
covers alight.
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Make sure that the maximum load is not exceeded.
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If your scooter has pneumatic tyres, be careful to inflate them to the correct pressure (
see
pressure indication on the tyres
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