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Important Safety Information
Attention! Please read this manual in full before operating your new TravelScoot for the first time.
The TravelScoot is designed for persons who have walking difficulties but who are otherwise fairly mobile. Make sure that the
TravelScoot is right for you. Persons who are confined to a wheelchair, experience significant balance issues, and/or require
constant personal care should NOT use the TravelScoot!
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to operating the
TravelScoot safely.
General Safety
●Investigate and comply with all local laws regarding personal mobility scooter use.
●As with bicycles, it is strongly recommended that you wear a helmet while operating the TravelScoot.
●When taking corners or turning, reduce your speed and proceed with caution.
●Please note that the TravelScoot does not come equipped with anti-tipping wheels or other similar devices.
●This product is not a toy or a recreational vehicle.
●Always ensure that the power button is turned OFF and the parking brakes are engaged before getting on or off the
seat for any reason.
●To prevent misuse, remove the battery when the scooter is unattended.
●Do not tow anything by the backrest.
●Do not operate at night unless adequate front and rear lights are attached.
●Avoid prolonged exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water, whenever possible.
●Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition.
●Be aware that loose-fitting clothing can become caught in the rear wheels.
●The TravelScoot should only be ridden on fairly hard-packed surfaces.
●Use your common sense. Reckless driving can result in an accident.
With a little patience, you will be in full control as you confidently maneuver through doorways, on and off elevators, and up
and down ramps.
Slopes
The center of gravity (C.G.) on an incline, such as ramps, is shifted toward the rear. Tipping over backwards is possible, but
can be easily prevented. To avoid such accidents, do the following:
●Always shift your upper body toward the handlebars in order to move your C.G. forward.
●Always twist the throttle slowly, even on level ground! The motor has high torque. Quickly twisting the throttle,
causing excessive acceleration, could tip you over backwards in extreme cases.
●Always be prepared to apply your brakes when riding downhill. Do not allow your scooter to go faster than you could
walk down the hill.
●Avoid starting on an incline from a full stop. Approach any incline with reasonable speed and utilize the vehicle’s
momentum.
●Approach an incline only if you are sure that you will reach the top without having to stop. If you are forced to stop
along the way, either restart by shifting your upper body forward and accelerating gently or get off and push.
●When approaching an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your scooter straight
up. This will greatly reduce the possibility of tipping or falling.
●Never travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (e.g., areas covered with ice, snow, cut grass, wet leaves,
gravel, etc.) Do not drive in mud unless unavoidable. Exercise caution when riding on snow.
●When driving down a ramp, release the throttle and keep both hands ready to apply the brakes to ensure a safe,
controlled descent. Do not allow the scooter to free roll faster than the scooter’s top speed.
●If you drive your scooter down a longer slope, continuously apply the brakes. Under no circumstances allow it to gain
more than walking speed or you may not be able to stop quickly enough.
