User guide
4
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Y
our
Freerider
Scooter
is
suitable
for
persons who
require
independent
mobility
combined
with
comfort,
manouevreability
,
reliability
and
a
product
that
needs
a
minimal amount
of
m a intenance.
The
intended
user
should
possess
so me degree
of
ability with
the
use
of
both
arms and hands, reasonable
balance
and
eyesight, and
a
degree
of
spatial
awareness.
The user
should
have
rec e ived
training
in
the
use
of
the
product,
preferably
in
their
normal environment.
The maximum user weight
for
the
Scooter
can
be
found in
the rear
of
this
manual,
under
‘
Technical
Specification
’
.
Y
our
Scooter
is
suitable
for
use
indoors in
shopping
malls
or
precincts
for
e
xample,
or
outdoors on
dr
y
,
smooth
level
surfaces.
It
climbs
slopes
safely
up
to
12°
and obstacles
up
to
5cm
(2”).
Y
our
Scooter should
not
be used
in
tor
rential
rain
or
snow
,
on
loose slipper
y surfaces and slopes
or
on
we t
grass
etc.,
which
could
beco me
a
danger
to
the
rider
.
P
assengers
must
not
be
carried.
Excess
baggage
outside
of
the
seating
area
can
affect
stability
.
Y
ou r
Scooter
is
a ‘C lass
2’
(B)
vehicle
and
designed
for
pavement
use
only
.
The
Scoote r
must only
be used
on the
r
oad
wi th
caution
if
a
pavement
is
not
available.
It
is
designed
for
a single
occup ant
who
experiences
difficulty
or
discomfort when walking
for pr
olonged
periods, but
has
the
use
of both
legs
and
the
physical,
visual
and cognitive
ability
to
operate the
Scooter
safely
.
Do not drive your
Richmond
if
you
are under t he
influence
of
alcohol,
dru gs
or
medicati on
that
may af fect
your ability
.
If
in doubt
consult
your doctor
.
As
a
pavement
user
you
should
fam i liarise yourself
wi th the
current
editions
of t he Highway C ode.
DEFINITION
Electr ically powered
scooter
are
cla ssified
in
the
follow ing
categories
:
Class
2
as
defined
in
“
The
use
of
invalid
car
riages
on
the
Highways
R
e
gulations
1988”.
A
scooter
type invalid
carriage
designed
for
the
use
on
the footway
,
with
m aximum speed
up
to
4 M.
P
.H.
Class
‘B
’,
as
defined
in
The European Standar
d
EN12184
:
1999.
A
scooter
sufficiently compact
and manoeuvrable
for
some
indoor
environments
and
capable
of
travelling over longer
distances and
negotiating
outdoor
obstacles.
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These symbols
below are
used
in
this owners manual
to
identify
warnings and cautions.
It
is
very
important
for
you
to
read
and understand
them.
Warning:
F
ailure
to
note the
warnings
in
this
users
manual may result
in
personal
injury
Caution:
F
ailure
to
observe
the
cautions
in
this
users
manual may result
in
damage
to
your
Scooter
.
Y
our
Scooter
is
a
powerful
machine,
for
your
safety and
the
safety
of
bystanders,
please
read all
of
the
instructions
in
this
manual
before operating
your
Scooter
,
they
have
been
prepared
from
years
of
e
xperience
with this
type
of
equpiment.
F
ollow
notes carefully
to
ensure safety at all
times.
Always mak
e
certain
your
machine
is
in full working
or
der
before
staring
your
journe
y
.
1.
Do not ride your
Scooter
wit hout
reading this
instruction manual.
Also
read all of the
safety
instructions and warnings starting
on
page
10
of
this
manual.
2.
Only
drive
your
Scooter
if
your
health
condition
will
allow
you
to
be
safe.
3.
Do
not
e
x
ceed
the
m a ximum
safe
gradient
outlined
for
your
vehicle
(see
Technical
Specification,
page
33).
Warning:
Always
have
the
anti-tipping
wheels
fitted
when
outdoors
or
on
ramps
indoors
(see page
16).
4.
Do
not
car
r
y
passengers
or
e
x
ceed
the
m a ximum
car
r
ying weight.
(See
Tec hnical
Specifications
page
33).
5.
Do
not
mount
or
dismount
your
Scooter
unless
it
is
switched
off
with
the
freewheel device
full y
engaged.
6.
Do
not
switch
your
Scooter
‘
o
n
’
with
the
for
ward/reve rse lever depressed.
7.
Do
not
mount
or
dismount
your
Scooter
unless
the
speed
adjustment dial
is set
to
minimum.
8.
Do
not
reverse
your
Scooter
onto
uneven
inclines
or
surfaces.
Be
cautious
when
traversing slopes.