Safety Notice; Before Driving - CareCo ECLIPSE Owner's Manual

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore,
please follow the recommendations in this safety notice.
■ The same traffic rules apply to the use of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians
 For your safety, please follow and adhere to the same traffic laws as pedestrians.
 Please do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.
 Please be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use
at night.
 Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter in busy areas or in shopping malls.
 Ride on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on
motorways or dual carriageways.
 Be aware of traffic when crossing or using roads.
■ Practice operating your vehicle
Before using the scooter, familiarise yourself with its operation. Practice in a wide open area
such as a park. In order to avoid accidents with your scooter whilst driving, please take care
when accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing and travelling up and down ramps.
 Please turn the speed dial to minimum value for your initial practice.
 Be sure someone accompanies you when driving on the roads for the first time.
 Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and
control your scooter.
■ The Scooter is only to be used by one person at a time
Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children)
■ Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul goods
 The maximum weight that can be carried is 113kg/250lbs (including occupant and any
goods). Refer to 'MAX LOAD WEIGHT' in '9. SPECIFICATION'
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