User guide

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CONTROL OVER ST ATI ONA R Y OBST ACLES
Stationer y obstacles (steps, kerbs etc] must be avoided where
possible  Y our Richmond has small wheels and a ground
clearance of 4  5cm  Proceed with e xtreme caution when driving
near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop- offs such
as k erbs, por ches, stairs etc 
Most new pavements have wheelchair access ramps at
intersections, use these at all times  Plan your route where
possible to avoid poor and uneven surfaces  Do not attempt to
ride up or down kerbs as you may ground your Scooter and
damage it’s construction 
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DEEP W A TER OR LEA VE
Y OUR FREERIDER EXPOSED TO HEAVY R AIN.
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During or after a thunderstorm 
Do not attempt to turn when negotiating an incline, only turn
when all wheels are fully on or off the incline; failure to obser ve
this warning could result in the machine becoming unstable and
toppling over 
Always lean for war d when ascending an incline and backwards
when decending
an incline This will enable you to maintain
good stability and will eliminate any chance of an upset 
CONTROL OVER GR ASS & GR A VEL ET C.
Care must be taken when attempting to drive over soft surfaces
such
as those found in parks etc  The surface may look level,
but this can be deceiving and hidden dangers may mak e your
Scooter become unstable or grounded  A void unkept grass, loose
deep gravel or sand, do not e x ceed the capabilities of your
Scooter 
Always have an attendant to assist you in cir cumstances where
you are not certain of the ter rain  Always anticipate and think
Anti-tipping wheels
FIG 14
safety 
Caution: Because of the power of your Scooter , you will be able to
climb inclines But the maximum safe gradient limit
is 12 degrees  The reason for this is to ensure good stability 
Always have the anti-tipping wheels fitted to your machine
(Fig
14] when climbing angles or obstacles Always avoid turning
on slopes or climbing k erbs 
Always mak e certain that your Scooter is in full working or der
before attempting to drive 
Never attempt to drive beyond the design capability of your
Scooter
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Obser ve weather conditions  Tyres can slip on wet
or icy surfaces 
PLEASE NOTE: The rear stability of your Scooter is
dependen t on a number of factors which you should
consider
before attempting to climb an incline or other
obstacle: (a) your height; (b) the height of your seat;
(c) your weight and (d) the angle of the incline you are
attempting
to climb. All of these factors can affect the r ear
stability of your
F reerider Scooter . If you are unsure of your
capability to climb an obstacle, then try another r oute -
always think ‘safety first’.
Please tak e care and be safe
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DISMANTLING Y OUR RICHMOND
FOR JOU RNEYS A W A Y
Whether it is for a holiday , a day out to visit family or friends, or
a trip to the shops, your Scooter can be taken along too  T o
enable your Scooter to be car ried in a suitable estate or
hatchback car (see F ig 15], follow these simple instructions 
This procedure can be car ried out quickly and without tools
Please Note: Y our two batteries are equipped with car r ying
straps  These will be fitted to your batteries by your F reerider
Agent Do not attempt to lift batteries without these straps
fitted Always use two hands to safely lift your batteries  If
your
batteries do not have lifting/car r ying straps you will find
these packed into
your front bask et,
fitting is as follows:
pictured
in a VW
Golf
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