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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents BEFORE DRIVING ..........1 1 . INDICATION FOR USE ........1 2 . INTRODUCTION ..........2 3. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ......3 4. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNS SCOOTER .... 15 5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......... 18 6. PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE SNS SCOOTER ..............

  • Page 3: Before Driving

    INDICATION FOR USE BEFORE DRIVING The scooter is a motorized electric scooter for use outdoors primarily on flat surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots and drive ways. It is intended to increase the mobility of persons who are both physically and mentally capable of correctly assessing driving situations and reacting correspondingly to them at any time.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION DEAR CUSTOMER Congratulations on the purchase of your SNS scooter. Your SNS Scooter has been designed and manufactured with your safety, comfort and convenience in mind. Please read all instructions in this manual carefully before you operate your SNS scooter and review the information from time to time.

  • Page 5: General Safety Information

    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Before you operate your scooter, please read and understand all information provided with your scooter for your safety. As operating any vehicle, only drive with full alertness to ensure safety. WARNING! Please observe the warnings below to avoid any damage or injury resulting from improper use of your scooter.
  • Page 6 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION begin riding. WARNING! BE AWARE that becoming a capable and safe scooter operator will take time and practice. WARNING! Anti-tippers substantially reduce your risk of falling over backwards, which can cause serious injury. WARNING! Have someone help you practice bending and reaching on the scooter and transferring to and from the scooter until you learn how to do it safely.
  • Page 7 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! We strongly recommend that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated on your scooter. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes while seated in your scooter: Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended. Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.
  • Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION the controller settings on your scooter every six to twelve months. Please contact the service hotline provided in the user manual if you notice any change in your ability to control your scooter. WARNING! Do not use your scooter in “freewheel”...
  • Page 9 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION batteries to power anything else other than your scooter. WARNING! Always grasp the connector itself when disconnecting the harness to prevent wire damage. Do not pull on electrical harnesses directly. WARNING! Keep all charger power cord connectors clean, dry and away from sources of dampness at all times to prevent damage to the electrical system and/or personal injury.
  • Page 10 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION battery type and capacities. WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. WARNING! Only spill-proof sealed batteries, such as “gelled electrolyte,” that meet DOT CFR173.159 should be used in the scooter. Replacement batteries should be obtained directly from an authorized provider to ensure conformity, fit, and function.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! When climbing an incline, try to keep the scooter moving. If stopping is necessary, start up again slowly and then accelerate with caution. WARNING! When descending an incline, use the slowest speed possible. If the descent is faster than you desire, release the throttle control lever to stop the scooter.
  • Page 12 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so. Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest. WARNING! Never try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your knees. WARNING! Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back.
  • Page 13 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Avoid driving on loosely packed gravel and/or sandy surfaces. WARNING! Do not use your scooter on or near railroad tracks or crossings. WARNING! Do not ride your scooter along the edges of streams, lakes, or the ocean. Never use your scooter to cross waterways.
  • Page 14 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! When your scooter is used with any type of lift/elevation devices, always turn off the power of the scooter; make sure the scooter is not in “freewheel” mode and do NOT sit on your scooter. Failure to follow this may result in unintended movement and personal injury or product damage.
  • Page 15 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION best control. Only inflate the tires using a regulated, low-pressure air source with an available pressure gauge. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressures may result in loss of control, and high pressures may result in the rupturing of tires. Check your tire pressure at least once a week.
  • Page 16 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the motorized scooter); 5) Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the motorized scooter manufacturer, and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Sns Scooter

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNS SCOOTER Seat with backrest, headrest and armrests Delta Bar Handle Dashboard with controls Hand brake Tiller Head light Signal lights and rear Signal lights and lights front lights Wheel Foot area Speed control dial Battery status display Operation indicator Turn signal switch Horn...
  • Page 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNS SCOOTER Superior Model 43.31 in 50.55 in 19.49 in 44.84 in 18.7 in 6.22 in 58.66 in 84in 84in 24.21 in www.SNSscooters.com...
  • Page 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNS SCOOTER Deluxe Model 39.96 in 43.27 in 15.75 in 37.56 in 17.72 in 3.98 in 50.98 in 63in 63in 20.47 in www.SNSscooters.com...

  • Page 20: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Superior Model Maximum weight capacity 440 lbs (200kg) Overall height 43.3 in (1100 mm) Overall length 58.7 in (1490 mm) Overall width 24.2 in (615 mm) Rear-wheel drive, sealed Drive System transaxle, 24-volt DC motor Battery 12 V ×...
  • Page 21 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Name Deluxe Model Maximum weight capacity 352 lbs (160kg) Overall height 40 in (1015 mm) Overall length 51 in (1295 mm) Overall width 20.5 in (520 mm) Rear-wheel drive, sealed Drive System transaxle, 24-volt DC motor Battery 12 V ×...

  • Page 22: Pushing And Transporting The Sns Scooter

    PUSHING AND TRANSPORTING THE SNS SCOOTER 1. Please carefully read the safety information in section 3 related to transportation first. 2. Pushing the scooter: In order to push the scooter, you must place the scooter in “freewheel” mode, which disengages the drive motor.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Sns Scooter

    ADJUSTING THE SNS SCOOTER speed is exceeded while you are pushing the scooter, the drive motor will switch on automatically and brake the scooter. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. The following describes how to set up and adjust your SNS Scooter in order to have a comfortable and safe drive.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Backrest Angle

    ADJUSTING THE SNS SCOOTER (left or right) to get on. 2. Sit on the seat and turn the seat back to the direction of travel. Lock the seat in place by releasing the seat lever. Fasten your seat belt. Ensure that the seat is properly engaged after adjustment by seeing that the seat doesn’t move when you try rotating it to either side.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Tiller Angle

    ADJUSTING THE SNS SCOOTER Lowering the headrest: Press the locking lever in and push the headrest down to the desired position. Release the locking lever, and engage the lowering protection by moving the headrest slightly. 7.5 ADJUSTING THE TILLER ANGLE Always adjust the tiller so that you can reach the dashboard and control your scooter easily...

  • Page 26: Operating The Sns Scooter

    OPERATING THE SNS SCOOTER engaged in 8 positions (at 45° intervals). Pull the turning lock (1), turn the seat in the required direction or position (2) and engage. Accident hazard due to incorrect seat position: Always turn the seat to face forward and lock it before driving.

  • Page 27: Powering On/Off

    OPERATING THE SNS SCOOTER - ramps 3. Take a trial run with the scooter in an area with no pedestrians, or in a closed-off area. 4. Always steer the scooter with both hands on the handlebars. 5. Always keep your feet within the foot area while driving the scooter.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Speed

    OPERATING THE SNS SCOOTER If the Operation indicator is blinking: There may be a faulty situation. Please switch off the scooter and contact our service hotline. 8.3 ADJUSTING THE SPEED Use the two speed adjustment mechanisms to adjust the speed to suit your driving conditions.
  • Page 29 OPERATING THE SNS SCOOTER 3. Anticipated Speed levels: a. Please note the slight differences between SNS Deluxe and Superior models. b. Please note the backward speed levels are set at a lower value for safety reasons. c. The speed levels are tested under controlled environments and your driving speed may vary depending on the driving conditions and loads.

  • Page 30: Driving Forwards And Backwards

    OPERATING THE SNS SCOOTER 8.4 DRIVING FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS Hold the tiller handles firmly with both hands. Use your right index and middle fingers to pull the right side of the lever to move forward. = driving forwards Release the lever and allow the scooter to come to a complete stop.

  • Page 31: Overload Protection

    OPERATING THE SNS SCOOTER Tipping hazard Pulling the brake lever too harshly can cause the scooter to tip over. Pull the brake lever slowly to brake. 8.6 OVERLOAD PROTECTION The overload protection switches the power off when the motor becomes overloaded while trying to climb over too high an obstacle, such as a curb or trying to climb too steep of an incline.

  • Page 32: Using The Hazard Lights

    OPERATING THE SNS SCOOTER 8.9 USING THE HAZARD Lights Button switch (in red): Switch on = press button once Switch off = press button again The switch indicator will light up to show that the hazard lamps are switched on. Leaving the scooter with the hazard lamps on will drain the battery.
  • Page 33 BATTERY AND CHARGING THE BATTERY Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Explosive conditions exist! Do not use batteries with different amp- hour (Ah) capacities. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Flammable material contained in battery.

  • Page 34: Battery Status Display

    BATTERY AND CHARGING THE BATTERY 9.1 BATTERY Reserve Low High STATUS DISPLAY The battery status display on the dashboard shows the current level of Red Orange Green battery power. High = maximum range Low = decreased driving range, charge batteries as soon as possible Reserve = end journey as soon as possible, charge batteries immediately.
  • Page 35 Please note you need to turn on the on/off switch on the Deluxe Model battery charger. (Note: There is no on/off switch on the Superior Model battery charger.) 7. It is recommended you charge your batteries for 8 to 12 hours.
  • Page 36 Step 4. Connect the battery charger plug (4) into the scooter charging jack socket located on the left of the tiller. Step 5. Plug the battery charging power cord (1) into the jack socket (2) on the battery charger. Superior and Deluxe www.SNSscooters.com...

  • Page 37: After Charging

    (AC115-230V, 50 to 60 Hz) and charge the battery. Please note you need to turn off the switch on the Deluxe Model battery charger. (Note: There is no such switch on the Superior Model battery charger.) Superior Model Deluxe Model...
  • Page 38 First Edition, September 2013 T300-EQ35/40CB –A7 Copyright © 2013 Kymco HealthCare USA Inc.

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