Safety warning and user guidance
General safety warnings | Kerb climbing |
Safety is important with any vehicle that is power driven. Below are some essential tips to safeguard your use. These are not conclusive and should be read in conjunction with the sections which explain how to adjust, operate and maintain your vehicle.
Always ensure that your scooter is switched off before attempting to mount or dismount.
Do not attempt to operate your scooter whilst standing next to it.
Always ensure that you are able to operate all the controls from a seated position, that the rear view mirror (if fitted) is set correctly and that the seat is securely locked into place.
Attention: Switch on the scooter lights, (if fitted), to make yourself visible when there are low levels of light, day or night.
Do not operate your scooter whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if you are feeling acutely unwell.
Please observe all relevant rules and regulations pertaining to pedestrians at all times.
Turning corners
Always reduce your speed when turning corners, particularly when travelling downhill.
Disregard of this advice could lead to your scooter tipping over.
Do not attempt to mount or dismount kerbs in excess of 25mm (1”).
Always cross the road with caution taking the safest and most direct route.
Do not attempt to mount or dismount footpaths in reverse.
Hill climbing
Where possible always travel up or down hills or ramps directly facing the slope of the hill.
This scooter has been tested to climb an incline of no more than 6° with a maximum user weight of 113kg/250lbs. See specifications. Do not attempt to climb inclines in excess of this.
Do not traverse across the face of a slope, in excess of 6°.
Always reduce your speed to the minimum setting and 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.
Please note that lap belts must only be obtained and fitted by an authorised Sunrise dealer and used according to the advice of your healthcare professional.
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