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3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Do not drink alcohol and drive
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Do not drink/eat or use a mobile phone while riding
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Do not carry passengers
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Do not exceed any incline over 9°
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Do not turn on steep inclines
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Do not proceed on any incline that has oil, ice or other slippery substances
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Proceed carefully when on any incline, always lean forward
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Do not operate scooter without anti-tip wheels attached - doing so could cause injury
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Do not turn suddenly at full speed
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Do not mount or dismount the scooter unless the brake is engaged and the key is off
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Do not switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving
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Do not ride the scooter where you cannot safely walk (e.g. soft dirt/sand, deep grass,
loose gravel)
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Always proceed carefully while riding on uneven surfaces
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Do not ride the scooter on roads, streets or motorways
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Remember to observe all rules and regulations of other pedestrians
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Do not attempt to climb over kerbs greater than 2 inches (5cm). For kerbs under 2 inches,
always approach slowly and at 90° to the kerb.
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Do not reverse the scooter unless the speed dial is set low
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Always stop fully before changing direction (forward or reverse)
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Always keep your feet on the platform when riding
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Do not use parts or accessories that are not authorised by Shoprider NZ
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Do not connect any medical device to the scooter battery - doing so could cause injury
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Do not exceed the suggested user weight limit - doing so could cause injury and invalidate
the warranty
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Make sure the tiller and seat are properly adjusted - failure to do so could cause personal
injury
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Do not sit on your scooter while the scooter is being transported in a vehicle - doing so
could cause injury
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Do no use the scooter as a commercial delivery vehicle, e.g. for delivery of leaflet,
newspapers etc
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Do not use the scooter in the rain, in the shower, or in any wet environment - direct
exposure to wet can cause rust and failure of the electronics
Shoprider/Shoprider NZ Ltd are not responsible for any damage or injury caused due to
improper or unsafe use of their scooters.
EMI Warning
Shoprider scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is a kind
of interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV
stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radio, and cellular phones. Do not
operate hand held transceivers (transmitters-receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or
turn on personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the scooter is turned
on. Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid getting
close to them. Adding accessories or components or modifying the scooter may make it more
susceptible to EMI.
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