Safety Notice; Before Driving - Mercury M48 GT Owner's Handbook Manual

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore,
always keep the following safety notices in mind.
• The same traffic rules apply to the use of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians
For your safety, follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.
• Ride on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on motorways or
dual carriageways.
• Be aware of traffic when crossing or using the road.
• Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter on busy streets or in shopping malls.
• Do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired. It is an offence to drive
this scooter whilst under the influence of alcohol.
• Be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use at night.
• The scooter may only be used on the pave ment or pedestrian areas at 4mph or less. Use the
indoor/outdoor switch to ensure you keep within this limit. The scooter may be used on single
carriageways with the outdoor setting engaged.
• Practice operating your vehicle
Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas familiarize yourself with the operation
of your scooter. 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, stopping, turning, reversing
and travelling on gradients.
• Turn the speed dial to '3' for your initial practice.
• Be sure somebody accompanies you for safety when driving on the road for the first time.
• Only use the higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control
your scooter.
• The scooter is only to be used by one person at a time
Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children)
• Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul goods
• The maximum weight capacity of this scooter is 250kg (39 stone) as stated in the 'Specification'
section.
Wheeltech M48 GT electric scooter
Owner's Handbook

2. SAFETY NOTICE

Part Code: Z40962-00
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