Freerider FR510GDX(D,Land Ranger XL8) - Manual (Page 7)

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● Rigid steel tubular frame.
● Your Scooter seat can be removed; with the handlebars
lowered and with the aid of ramps your FR 510- GDX
can be transported in a suitable estate car.
However your Scooter is not designed to transport
the user in a moving vehicle.
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter should be serviced
as recommended in this manual by an approved
Freerider Distributor in order to ensure safe, reliable
operation. For service details and list of consumable
parts, options and accessories refer to the appropriate
section of this manual.
FR 510-GDX FEATURE GUIDE
1 Steering handlebars
2 Driving mirror
3 Console
4 Charging socket
5 Basket
6 Front light
7 Direction indicator lights
8 Front bumper
9 Amber side reflectors
10 Floor mat
11 Alloy wheels with black tyres
12 Rear lights and indicators
13 Adjustable angle seat with backrest
PURPOSE OF YOUR FR 510-GDX SCOOTER
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is suitable for persons
who require independent mobility combined with
comfort, maneuverability, reliability and a product that
needs a minimal amount of maintenance.
The intended user should posess some degree of ability
with the use of both arms and hands, reasonable balance
and good eyesight, and a degree of spatial awareness.
The user should have received training in the use of
the product, preferably in their normal environment.
The maximum user weight for the FR 510-GDX can
be found in the rear of this manual, under ‘Technical
Specification’.
Your FR 510-GDX is suitable for use indoors at low
speeds in shopping malls or outdoors on dry, reasonably
smooth level road surfaces. It climbs slopes safely up
to 8° and over obstacles up to 2.5cm (1”). Your Scooter
should not be used in torrential rain or snow, on loose
slippery surfaces and slopes or on wet grass etc., which
could become a danger to the rider, and other road
users.
Passengers must not be carried. Excess baggage
outside of the seating area can affect stability.
Your FR 510-GDX is a ‘Class 3* vehicle and designed
for pavement use at up to 4mph. And for roads at up
to 8mph. To drive a FR 510-GDX you must be aged
14 years or over, be suffering from some physical
disability and capable of reading a car’s registration
number at 12.3 meters (40ft). Do not drive your FR
510-GDX if you are under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication that may affect your ability. If
you are in doubt consult your doctor. You should
also familiarize yourself with the current edition of
the Highway Code and read the Code of Practice for
Class 3 vehicles (page 34 of this manual).
* Definition
Electrically powered scooters are classified in the
following categories: Class 3 as defined in “The Use
of Invalid Carriages on the Highway Regulations
1988”. A Scooter designed for use on roads/highways
with a maximum speed limit of 8mph and a facility
to travel at 4mph on footways. Class ‘B’ as defined in
The European Standard EN12184: 1999. A scooter
sufficiently compact and maneuverable for some indoor
environments and capable of traveling over longer
distances and negotiating outdoor obstacles.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FR 510-GDX
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is delivered in a strong
tri-wall carton. When unpacking the carton, carefully
remove the nylon strapping avoiding contact with the
face; warn onlookers of your actions and of possible
danger. Remove all packing materials, avoid using
sharp instruments as this may damage the Scooter.
Carefully remove the Scooter from the carton base; to
minimize damage to the Scooter and the operator, two
people should be used for this operation.
Safely dispose of all packaging materials, your local
waste disposal authority can advise you on this
procedure.
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is delivered fully assembled,
fitting the two batteries, driving mirror and the seat
assembly together with minor adjustments are detailed
on the following pages under ‘Operation a full but
these is no detail on boots fit mirror or seat technical
specification for your FR 510-GDX can be found at
the rear of this manual.
A great deal of thought and consultation has gone
into the design of your state-of-the-art, life-changing
Scooter. Your FR 510-GDX Scooter will help to
increase your mobility and therefore give you more
time and energy to enjoy life. The FR 510-GDX is a
medium size four wheeled vehicle which will allow you
to negotiate obstacles encountered on pavements and
most roads.
The following are just some of the features that will
enhance your driving.
COMFORT - The contoured seat together with the
shock absorbing suspension helps cushion you from the
vibrations of a journey, giving you day-long comfort.
A fully proportional speed-controller with a speed
restriction facility allows you a smooth, safe jerk-free
ride.
VERSATILITY - The multi positional seat which
swivels for easy access, together with infinitely variable
handlebar positioning, will allow you to set the Scooter
to your own individual driving position.
SERVICE - Your Freerider FR 510-GDX has been
designed to be service friendly. Sealed batteries which
are virtually maintenance-free will give your FR 510-
GDX the power it requires. Should you need to take
your batteries on an aircraft, then you can have peace of
mind because the batteries are totally spill-free. (Please
consult your carrier for details).
SAFETY - The advanced speed controller has been
designed with extensive self-checking circuits to give
you the maximum ‘state-of-the-art’ safety technology.
Two fully automatic electronic braking systems give
the driver confidence in any environment. The on/
off key can be removed for added security and safety,
this disables the electronic drive circuitry, and your
FR 510-GDX cannot therefore be driven away by any
unauthorized person.
CAUTION - Do not switch ‘off ’ the on/off power key
when you are moving; this will automatically apply the
motor parking brake suddenly and could place you in a
dangerous situation.
CHARGING - Your FR 510-GDX is fitted with a
battery level indicator. Charging is straight forward.
Your charger is fully automatic and will reduce to a top-
up charge mode when the re-charge cycle is complete.
(See Batteries and Battery Charging section of this
manual).
FREEWHEELING YOUR SCOOTER
If for reasons of convenience, you require to push your
FR 510-GDX Scooter for a short distance, the drive
system can be put into ‘freewheel mode’. This will allow
your FR 510-GDX to roll freely.
FR 510-GDX FREEWHEEL PROCEDURE
The freewheel device is a red lever located at the rear
right hand side of your Scooter. To freewheel your FR
510-GDX first switch off the power switch located on
the FR 510-GDX’s control console. Pull up the red
lever until a distinct click is felt (disengage). You can
now push your FR 510-GDX with ease. Please note, in
this mode with the power switch in the off position, the
braking safety system is automatically activated when
the Scooter is pushed quicker than walking speed, this
is an automatic ‘run away’ safety checking system, it also
reduces the risk of casual theft.
By switching on the console power switch at this stage
you will introduce some heavy motor braking, you
will note the green status light on your console is now
flashing five times. This indicates that your FR 510-
GDX is in a freewheel mode and you cannot drive your
Scooter. Note, the quicker you push your Scooter the
heavier the brake will be applied.
To re-engage the drive system, simply push backwards
on the red handled lever until a distinct click is felt.
Switch the power switch on your console off and then
on, the green status light will be fully illuminated and
you will be able to drive your FR 510-GDX once again.
Warning: Do not sit on your FR 510-GDX
Scooter with the freewheel device in the disengage
position. Your FR 510-GDX Scooter has limited
braking and will not drive in this mode, the green
status light on your console will flash five times.
Warning: If your FR 510-GDX Scooter is in the
freewheel mode when you turn on your power key
switch and depress your speed forward - reverse lever,
you will not be able to move under motor power.
Dismount and re-engage the drive system by pulling
the red freewheel lever down. Remount your Scooter,
switch the power switch off and on again until the
green status light fully illuminated. Your FR 510-GDX
will now drive under motor power again.
Warning: Always check that the freewheel device
is in the drive position before attempting to drive your
Scooter after it has been left unattended for a period of
time. Failure to observe this warning may result in an
accident.
General note: If you are able to push your Freerider
FR 510-GDXthe drive system is disconnected. Do not
attempt to drive your Scooter. Please check once again
the above mentioned procedure for re-engaging the
drive.
Warning: If your batteries are disconnected from
your Scooter there will be no brake function in the
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