Page 3
Important Safety Information
Attention! Do not operate your new TravelScoot for the first time without
completelyreadingandunderstandingthisowner'smanual.
not
OFF
before
Recklessdrivingcanresultinanaccident!
Important Safety Tips for
OperatingtheTravelScoot(pages21-23).
Warning:
The TravelScoot is designed for persons who have walking difficulties, but who are otherwise
stillfairlymobile.Personsshouldbeabletoload andunloadthe TravelScoot,setitupandfoldit
together. Persons who are confined to a wheelchair, and/or require constant personal care,
should usetheTravelScoot.
Below are some precautions, tips and other safety considerations that will help you become
accustomedtooperatingtheTravelScootsafely:
· This product is not a toy and is not recommended for use by persons younger than 14
yearsofage.
· To prevent misuse by children or others, disconnect the battery when the vehicle is
unattended.
· Always ensure that the power is turned before getting on or off the seat for any
reason.
· TravelScootisdesignedforusebyonepersononly.
· Checkallfoldinglocksandclampsbeforeuse.
· Aswithbicycles,itisstronglyrecommendedtowearahelmet.
· Always use your brakes when riding downhill. Do not allow your scooter to go faster
thanyoucouldwalkdownthehill.
· Practiceridinginlarge,openareas,freeofpedestrians,vehiclesandobstacles.
· Alwaysslowdown changingdirectionormakinghardturns.
· Donotoperateatnight,unlessadequatefrontandrearlightsareattached.
· Driving in extended wet conditions is not recommended. Avoid exposure to rain, snow,
ice,salt,orstandingwaterwheneverpossible.
· Maintainandstoreinacleananddrycondition.
· Beawarethatloosefittingclothingcanbecomecaughtinthedrivetires.
· The TravelScoot should only be ridden on smooth, hard and flat surfaces. It is not
designedforoff-roadoroff-roadlikeconditions.
· Investigateandcomplywithalllocallawsregardingpersonalmobilityscooteruse.
· Useyourcommonsense.
· Take your time learning to drive the TravelScoot and read the
Do not carry passengers on your TravelScoot. Carrying passengers may affect the
centreofgravity,resultinginatiporfall.
