Rascal Vecta Sport Owners Manual & Service Record page 7

Warning: Castoring. Be aware that, if you set off
when the front wheels are not straight, the initial
movement could be partially sideways.
Warning: Power. Unless there is an emergency,
do not switch the power off when moving. The
Scooter may stop very suddenly. Release the for-
ward / reverse control and the scooter will come to
a controlled stop.
Warning: Slopes. On steep slopes the scooter
could topple over. Always try to avoid crossing
a slope. If you have to cross a slope, take great
care to avoid tipping. Never make sharp turns on
slopes. Never drive on slippery or icy slopes. - If you
are not comfortable with the hill gradient, consider
an alternative route. See "Driving Your Vehicle" –
Hazards for more advice.
Warning: Kerbs. You should always try to avoid
driving up or down kerbs as this may cause the
scooter to topple. Use access ramps wherever
possible. Never attempt to climb or descend
kerbs greater than that noted in the Technical
Specification. If you have to climb or descend a low
kerb, always tackle it straight on. See "Driving Your
Vehicle" – Hazards for more advice.
Warning: Speed. Turning at maximum speed
might cause the scooter to topple over. Always slow
down for turns. Always slow down when amongst
pedestrians and ensure you do not run into them.
Warning: Stopping. If the scooter stops suddenly
when turning, it might topple. Try not to brake when
turning. Always take particular care when turning.
The stopping distances on slopes can be
significantly greater than on level ground.
Warning: Reversing. Always take particular care
when reversing the scooter as injury to other people
may occur if safe distances are not maintained.
Warning: Leaning Over. Do not lean sideways,
as this could cause the scooter to topple.
Warning: Escalators. Never drive the scooter
onto an escalator as this could cause the scooter to
topple and result in severe injury.
Warning: Roads. In the United Kingdom, Mobility
scooters are not permitted on dual carriageways
without an additional amber warning beacon being
fitted. Never take your scooter on a Motorway. For
more information please refer to the Highway code.
Warning: Driving in Poor Visibility. Scooters are
not easily seen. Always turn your lights on in poor
visibility or when travelling on roads. Consider
wearing a high visibility jacket to warn others of
your presence.
Warning: Carrying Items. Do not carry or attach
anything to the handlebars or controls as this could
affect the driving safety.
Warning: Hot Surfaces. If the scooter is left out
in the sun, surfaces could become extremely hot.
Always try to park the vehicle in the shade.
Warning: Seats in Vehicles. This scooter is not
suitable for use as a seat for an occupant when in
a motor vehicle.
Warning: Punctures. Should you experience a
punctured tyre, you may continue to drive at half
speed for up to 25 miles. This is a unique feature of
the Vecta Sport as it features run-flat tubeless tyres.
The tyres fitted to your scooter are not user-
serviceable and should be repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible following a puncture or
replaced if excessively worn or seriously damaged.
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