Freerider FR168-4P(Richmond 4) - Manual (Page 12)

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TYRE INFLATION
If your Scooter is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should
check their condition on a daily basis Have the tyre pressure
checked and if necessary inflated to 30 p s i (210 kpa] at least
once a week Properly inflated tyres will help ensure a smooth,
stable ride with minimum rolling resistance for your motor, it will
also prolong the tyre’s life and resistance to punctures
Warning: Always inflate your tyres from a regulated air source
Over inflation from an unregulated air source could over inflate
your tyres resulting in “blow out” or personal injury It is
critically important that pneumatic tyres are inflated to 30 p s i
(210 kpa]
Do not over inflate your tyres to the maximum
inflation pressure of 50 p s i (350 kpa] indicated on the tyre
cover, failure to observe this warning could damage your
Scooter wheels
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION
Currently there are no standards approved for “tie down”
systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person
while seated in a Scooter
Although your Scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt,
this is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor
vehicle movements
Anyone travelling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in
the motor vehicle seat with a safety belt fastened securely
Warning: Do not sit on your Scooter while it is in a moving
vehicle Personal injury may result Warning: Always make
certain that your Richmond is properly secured when being
transported Failure to comply may result in personal injury
and/or damage to your Scooter
POSITIONING SAFETY BELT (NOT SUPPLIED)
Your authorised Freerider Agent, therapist and other healthcare
professionals are responsible for determining your requirement
for a positioning belt in order to operate your Scooter safely
Warning: If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your
Scooter, make certain it is adjusted and fastened securely
Serious personal injury may result if you fall from your Scooter
ACCESSING YOUR SCOOTER
Getting on and off your Scooter requires a good sense of
balance Please observe the following tips when getting on or off
your Scooter:


Make certain your Richmond Scooter is switched off at the
power switch, and the power key is removed

Ensure your Scooter is not in the freewheel mode (see
page 9 - Freewheeling your Richmond]

Make certain the seat and handlebars are locked firmly into
position

The seat armrests can be lifted up to make access easier Make
certain you do not attempt to drive with the armrests raised
Warning: Position yourself as far back into the Scooter seat as
possible to prevent tipping and causing injury
Warning: Avoid using the armrests for weight bearing purposes,
such use may cause the Scooter to tip and cause personal injury
and/or damage to the Scooter
Warning: Avoid putting weight onto the steering handlebars,
such use may cause the Scooter to tip and cause personal injury
and/or damage to the Scooter
Warning: Avoid putting all of your weight onto the footboard,
such use may cause the Scooter to tip and cause personal injury
MODIFICATIONS
Freerider has designed your Scooter to provide maximum
mobility A range of accessories are available from Authorised
Freerider Agents, to further customise your Scooter needs
However, under no circumstances should you modify,
add, remove or disable any feature, part or function of your
machine
Warning: Failure to observe this warning may result in
personal injury and/or damage to your Scooter
INCLINES
More and more modern buildings are designed with disability
access in mind Ramps have specified percentage of inclination,
designed for easy and safe access Some ramps may have turning
switchbacks (180 degree turns] that require you to have good
cornering skills on your Scooter


Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the
downgrade of a ramp or other incline, sit right back in your
seat, brace your arms on the handlebars and your feet on
the floorboard


Take a wide arc with your Scooter’s front wheels around
tight corners, your rear wheels will follow preventing you
from cutting the corner short and bumping or getting hung
up on raised kerbs


When descending an incline keep your speed adjustment
set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely
controlled descent and driving in a forward direction only
If your Scooter descent is quicker than you anticipated
allow the Scooter to completely stop, then progress at a
slower speed setting Warning: Never drive down an
incline at full speed.


When climbing an incline, try to keep your Scooter moving,
if you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate
smoothly with caution Avoid sudden stop starts, lean
forward towards your handlebars to increase stability and
prevent rearward tipping
Warning: When climbing an incline, do not zig-zag or drive at an
angle up the face of the incline Drive your Scooter smoothly up
the incline without stopping, this greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or fall
Warning: You should not travel over a potentially hazardous
incline i e areas covered with ice or snow, cut grass or wet
leaves or any unstable surface