Before Driving - Drive Medical sport rider Owner's Handbook Manual

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This manual includes a copy of repair and maintenance record chart and warranty information.
Please keep it in a safe place or in the scooter.
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If someone else uses the scooter, please make sure that you provide them with the instruction
manual for his or her consideration.
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As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the
scooter that you purchased. We reserve the right to make design modifications.
Our scooters have been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet
affordable solution for some mobility requirements.
Suggestion
To maximize your battery efficiency and life span, please fully recharge your new
battery before using.

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this scooter before driving. Therefore,
please always keep the following safety notices in mind.
■ The same traffic rules apply to the use of this scooter as apply to pedestrians
For your safety, please follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.
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Please do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.
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Please be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use at
night.
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Do not remove any safety parts like Anti-tip devices, bumpers, or Emergency Brake lever.
■ Practice operating your scooter
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 while driving, please bare in mind driving motions, such as
accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, and travelling on gradients.
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Drive slowly (place indoor / outdoor switch in to the 'indoor' position) until you get used to the
scooter.
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Watch carefully for pedestrians and drive your scooter accordingly. On public footpaths and
in crowded areas always drive with the scooter switched to 'Indoor' speed.
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Drive only where permitted according to all applicable local laws and ordinances.
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Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the roads for the first time.
Sport Rider Owner's Handbook
2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E
Part Code SR001 (Page 2)