Guidance for Safe Operation and Use
Hill climbing
This scooter has been tested to climb an incline of no more than 9° with a maximum user weight of up to 113kg (250 lbs) (Photo 16.1). Do not attempt to climb inclines in excess of this.
Always reduce your speed when reversing on slopes. Do not reverse down hills in excess of 7° and always use extreme caution when reversing down hills.
Do not attempt to drive along with the wheels at different levels, e.g. along the footpath and road simultaneously.
Hill climbing capability and distance travelled between battery charges will be adversely affected by such things as:
1.The weight of the user.
2.Terrain (e.g. grass or gravel).
3.Steepness of hills.
4.Level of charge and the age of the batteries.
5.Extremes of temperature.
6.Use and weight of accessories.
Travelling across slopes
Care should be taken traversing across
a slope, always reduce your speed. Do not traverse across the face of a slope in excess of 9° (Photo 16.2).
Note: Where possible always travel up or down hills or ramps directly facing the slope of the hill.
Do not traverse across the face of a slope in excess of 9°. Disregard of this advice could result in your scooter tipping.
Photo 16.1
Please note that lap belts must only be obtained and fitted by an authorised dealer and used according to the advice of your healthcare professional.
Photo 16.2
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