The Shoprider Cadiz is a Class 3 vehicle and is not legally defined as a motor vehicle, and therefore the user is not required to have a driving licence. The scooter is not subjected to road tax or MOT certificates.
Safety advice • Read this manual carefully before using your scooter. • Turn the power off when transferring to and from the scooter. • Select a slow speed when going down gradients (max 8°) or over uneven ground. • Keep your feet on the scooter whilst driving. •...
Adjustments Tiller Angle Adjustment On the left hand side at the base of the tiller is a black round hand knob. Pull the lever out to release the pin and select the required tiller angle. Refit the pin into one of the five location holes. Seat Swivel Adjustment Under the right side of the seat there is a spring loaded red lever.
Seat Height Adjustment The seat height can be adjusted by inserting the steel locking pin into the required hole. Backrest Angle Adjustment Pull up on the release lever spring and set the angle required by holding the backrest in that position and then release the lever.
Tiller Controls Battery Level Indicator (1) The number of LED bars lit shows the amount of charge left in your batteries. The amount of charge will only show at its true level when the scooter is in drive. Note: Always fully charge the batteries before driving your scooter and never let the batteries become completely drained, as this may cause permanent damage to the batteries.
Lights (4) A blue coloured button at the rear of the tiller head operates the lights Finger Lever Controls (5) The left finger lever controls the reverse and the right finger lever controls the forward motion. The amount of pressure applied to each lever will determine the speed the scooter travels at. Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop and the electShopridergnetic brake will be applied.
Caution: Never sit on the scooter and free wheel down a hill as this can cause permanent damage to the motor, brake and controller due to excessive regenerative braking. As above the scooter can only be moved at a walking pace when in freewheel mode. Starting to Drive Reverse Forward...
Caution: Do not switch off the power to stop the scooter as this will cause the transmission to lock and the scooter will come to a sharp stop, which could possibly cause injury. This procedure should only be used in an emergency. Steering Steering the scooter is light and easy.
Caution: Do not turn off the control key whilst the unit is in motion. Surfaces Your scooter will perform well over many surfaces. However, avoid long grass, loose gravel, sand, mud and ice. Transferring Lift up the arm-pad from the side you wish to leave or sit on the scooter. Use an aid for balance if required.
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Remove the rear chassis cover. Disconnect the battery plugs and the orange multi-plug by depressing the small lip on the plugs. Remove the Velcro retaining straps and lift out the batteries. Remove the locking pin and separate the rear drive unit. Lower the tiller to its lowest level on the front chassis.
Storage Your scooter should be stored in a dry environment, preferably a garage or shed. Tarpaulins and covers may create condensation during certain weather conditions. If your scooter is to be stored for prolonged periods, fully charge the batteries and disconnect the battery plugs. Please ensure your scooter is protected from heavy rain or high humidity and is stored in a dry environment.
Charge the batteries completely (8-12 hours) prior to first use. The Shoprider Cadiz Scooter is supplied with 2 maintenance free, 34 A/h sealed lead acid batter- ies. Battery performance can be affected by temperature, terrain and the weight of the user etc. The battery level indicator is only a guide and is most effective when the scooter is moving, only then is the true discharge level displayed.
Caution: Do not charge the batteries for longer than 12 hours. Always charge the batteries in a well-ventilated indoor area. You must still maintain charging the batteries even if the scooter is not to be used for a prolonged period of time (2 to 3 weeks). Failure to do so could result in permanent damage and render the batteries unusable.
If the freewheel device has been operated with the scooter switched on, the scooter will not operate until the key switch has been turned off and on again. Should a fault occur, the fault will be identified by a beeping sequence which relates to the fault in the table below.
Emergency Procedures Should your scooter behave erratically or become unresponsive whilst driving, release the wig-wag lever so it may return to it’s neutral position and switch off the power at the key / switch. Use the emergency handbrake if required. These procedures will stop the scooter and activate the braking system, preventing any further uncontrolled manoeuvres.
Warranty Terms and Conditions This is to certify that your Shoprider product is warranted for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable. Note: Should a defect or operating fault arise within this period the Dealer from where the product was originally purchased should be notified immediately.
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