Battery Charging - Rascal 309 Owners Manual & Service Record

2. Lift the seat and, while lifting the seat lever, insert the seat pin into the seat post on the rear chassis.
Ensure it is fully engaged, the seat does not rock or rotate, and the seat lever has engaged so locking the
seat in the forward position (see photo). Note that two people may be needed for this operation
3. Finally check the scooter is not damaged and it is properly assembled. You are now ready to drive the
scooter away.

Battery Charging

Warning!
When charging batteries NEVER smoke or charge batteries in a place where there are naked
flames such as gas-fired heaters as, under exceptional circumstances, batteries may give off gases that
could ignite and explode. lways make sure that the battery charge lead and charger are not damaged.
Never charge the scooter batteries outside as the charger is not designed to get wet. If the charger
appears damaged in any way do not use it and contact your dealer for a replacement.
Warning!
lways charge in a dry, well ventilated area.
Warning!
It is strongly recommended that the mains socket used for charging the scooter is protected
by a 30 m/ RCD (residual current device). Many buildings have sockets protected by a system based
RCD. If you are in doubt as to the level of protection in your charging location then either purchase a plug
in RCD or consult a qualified electrician to verify that your charging location mains sockets are protected.
Warning!
If batteries are damaged or frozen they could heat up during charging and in an extreme case,
explode.
Warning!
Do not attempt to open the battery enclosure, there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Warning!
Never use a different battery charger to that supplied by your dealer. Damage or injury may
occur if you do!
Warning!
When charging batteries NEVER connect or disconnect the charger from the battery pack
while it is still connected to the mains. – Remove the charger mains plug from the wall socket having first
switched the mains socket off if a switch is provided.
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Rascal 309 & 329LE Scooter Owner's Manual & Service Record