Hand Operated Brakes - HOMCOM 371-041BK Owner's Manual

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HAND OPERATED BRAKES

WARNING!
Failure to follow local regulations and laws concerning
the scooter, as well as the safety warnings in the
manual could cause serious injury or death. Ensure all
laws concerning this scooter are followed, as well as the
safety messages in the manual. Always check the
scooters condition before riding.
If the front brake is applied too quickly or hard, you
could lose control of the scooter and cause an accident.
Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to operate
front and rear brakes. Front hand brake levers are located on
located on the right side of the handlebar. Figure 4.1
locking up.
To best avoid this:
•
your body weight back slightly to compensate for braking
force.
•
The rider must be aware of different weather conditions and
how the scooter will react. E.g. the scooter will react
differently when wet or if there is gravel on the road.
• Always test the brakes and be sure you feel comfortable with
for example) and you are unsure, dismount the scooter and
• Remember that as you apply the brakes your weight will want
Note:
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Figure 4.1