Sterling S400 Instructions For Use Manual page 21

DANGER!
Your scooter may have a factory fitted stop limiting the
range of the movement of your seat, and must not be
removed. The stop ensures your scooter remains stable
when travelling on slopes.
6.5 ARMREST ANGLE/DEPTH ADJUSTMENT:
The scooter armrests are angle adjustable for user
comfort. The adjustment bolt (1) is found under the
armrest body. The bolt is rotated either way to increase or
decrease the angle of the armrest, (Fig.6.3).
The armrest depth is adjusted via the 2 bolts underneath
the armrest pad.
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6.6 TILLER ADJUSTMENT:
DANGER!
• Do not adjust the tiller while the scooter is being
driven as serious injury could happen if you lose
control.
• Do not use the tiller adjustment handle to hold or
carry items such as bags etc.
• Ensure fingers or other items are not around the area
of the lower tiller when making adjustments. Serious
injury could happen due to entrapment.
The angle of the tiller can be adjusted for getting on and
off the scooter and for achieving a comfortable driving
position.
1. Pull and hold the lever upwards.
2. Hold the handlebar and push or pull the tiller to the
required position.
3. Let the lever go.
The tiller contains a gas strut to aid in the adjustment of
the tiller position, (Fig.6.4).
Fig.6.2
6.7 SLOPES:
Please also refer to section 4.20.
The following instructions explain how to manoeuvre
correctly on steep ramps and slopes, especially in the
course of descent, (Fig 6.5, next page).
DANGER!
• Low speed settings are recommended when
traveling on slopes, particularly in reverse.
• We strongly recommend that you bring the seating
backrest into an upright position during manoeuvres
on slopes.
• If you stop on an incline, start off slowly and, if
necessary, lean forward to counteract the tendency
of the front wheel to rise.
• On descents it is important not to allow the scooter to
exceed normal speed. Indeed, the safest course is to
go down steep hills slowly and to stop immediately if
you have any doubts about the steering.
• Do not attempt inclines when any of the following
Fig.6.3
accessories are fitted, rear storage bag, rear
mounted wheelchair/walker holder or oxygen bottle
holder, as they may cause the scooter to become
unstable.
Fig.6.4
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