Preface And Introduction; Safety; Before Driving - Drive Medical Envoy Owner's Handbook Manual

1.

PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

Please carefully read this owner's handbook before
using the scooter to ensure that you operate the
scooter safely. Improper use of the scooter could
result in damage, injury or traffic accidents.
This handbook also advises how to get the most out
of your scooter by giving comprehensive operating,
assembly and maintenance instructions for the
scooter.
A repair and maintenance record chart and
warranty information is included with this
handbook. Please keep it in a safe place or with the
scooter.
If someone else uses the scooter make sure that you
provide him or her with this handbook for their
consideration.
As designs change some of the illustrations and
pictures in the manual may not correspond to the
scooters that you purchased. We reserve the right
to make design modifications.
The Envoy scooter has been designed and
manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure
yet affordable solution for some mobility
requirements. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor
use. It can be used indoors and on the pavement
where the environment permits and when the
scooter is set to the indoor speed setting. As
defined the Road Traffic Act 1988, the 4mph Envoy
is a class 2 scooter and the 6mph and 8mph Envoys
are class 3 scooters.
There are three models available; a 4mph version
suitable for pavement use, and 6mph and 8mph
versions suitable for road and pavement use.
Envoy Electric Scooter

2. SAFETY

Before Driving

The user needs to be familiar with the use and
operation of this scooter before driving.
The 6mph and 8mph versions may only be driven on
the pavement or pedestrian areas at speeds up to
4mph (6.4kph). Use the High / Low button on the
lower setting to ensure you do not exceed this
speed. The 6mph and 8mph versions may be driven
on single carriage roads with the button set to High.
This will allow speeds up to 8mph (12.8kph).
The 4mph version may be driven indoors or
outdoors on pavements and pedestrian areas. It may
be driven on the road where no pavement exists or
to cross the road.
Be aware of traffic and other road users when
crossing or using roads.
Never ride on motorways or dual carriageways.
Use extreme caution when driving your scooter in
busy areas such as shopping malls.
Do not drive the scooter under the influence of
drink or drugs, or when you are tired. Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs may be an offence
under the Road Traffic Act.
Be careful when using the scooter in low light.
Before using the scooter in busy or hazardous
environments, familiarise yourself with the
operation of the scooter. Practice in an open and
safe area which is free from hazards and other
people. Reduce your speed to a minimum for your
initial practice.
Practice operating your vehicle
Before using the scooter in busy or potentially
dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the
operation of your scooter. Please practice in a wide
and open area like a park. In order to avoid
accidents with your scooter whilst driving, bear in
mind driving motions such as accelerating, braking,
turning, reversing and gradients.
1. Reduce your speed to a minimum for your initial
practice
2. For safety, ensure somebody accompanies you
when driving on the road for the first time
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Owner's Handbook (Code: Envoy_IFU Iss 01/13)