Corners - Handicare Fortress 1700DT Owner's Manual

Fortress 1700 DT/TA
• Make sure there is nothing behind the scooter before you
travel in reverse.
• The maximum speed in reverse is equal to half the maximum
speed forward.
Braking and stopping while driving forward or reversing
If you release the forward/reverse lever slowly, the Fortress 1700 DT/TA will
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brake and come to a stop.
While braking, the brake lights will automatically activate.
If you need to make a sudden stop while driving, you must release the
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forward/reverse lever immediately.
In normal circumstances, you can release the forward/reverse lever slowly
when you want to stop.
As soon as the scooter is stopped, the automatic parking brake engages.
Remarks:
You can inspect the brakes by suddenly releasing the forward/reverse lever.
When driving at a high speed, you need to be extra careful,
especially on sidewalks and in pedestrian areas. In that case, it is
advisable to set a lower maximum speed using the speed control
knob.
Do not cross a street until you are able to handle the scooter and its
controls well.
4.3.2

Corners

Moving around corners in forward direction
Turning left or right
By turning the handlebars to the left or to the right, the scooter will change
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direction and start moving to the left or to the right accordingly.
You should always use your turn signals when making a turn.
Always take turns at a safe, often lower, speed.
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