Freerider FR510GDX(D,Land Ranger XL8) - Manual (Page 8)

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is an easy technique. Practice makes perfect. Remember
- your FR 510-GDX can do the work without wearing
you out!
Going through doors, with the back wheels: If you’re
not moving, your rear wheel is probably caught. Reverse
and try again. Take your time - relax - enjoy yourself.
Caution: Remember your FR 510-GDX Scooter is
a large vehicle and in some situations it may be too long
or wide to maneuver through some doors or walkways.
CONTROL ON AN INCLINE
More and more buildings have ramps for wheelchair
access. Some have a change of direction in the middle,
and good cornering is required.
Make a wide maneuver with your front wheels around
tight corners, so that your back wheels follow a wide arc
to stay clear of the corner.
If you stop while facing uphill, the automatic parking
brake will hold you safe. To start again, slowly operate
the forward direction lever, the parking brake will
release and you will start to move.
Going down the ramp, keep your speed slow. This will
keep you in a safely controlled descent. If you wish to
stop completely, release the control lever, and you will
come to a gentle stop, avoid sudden stop starts.
Fig17: Normal driving position
Fig18: Increased stability driving position
When you approach an incline, it is best practice to
freewheel mode. Do not leave your Scooter unattended
in this situation as it could roll away causing damage to
other parties or property. Always re-engage the drive
system when left unattended.
Warning: Yellow warning notice label situated on
your rear cover located under your seat.
Please take extreme care
LEARNING TO GET ABOUT
Warning: If you are not an accomplished outdoors
mobility product driver, we strongly recommend that
you first practice in an open area, free from traffic and
preferably with an attendant who can assist you.
MOUNTING
For your first drive make certain that you and your FR
510-GDX Scooter are on a level surface. Put the power
on/off key into its slot, but leave it turned off. Stand
behind the FR 510-GDX’s seat, and reach down to the
‘Seat Lock Lever’. It will be on the left side directly
under the armrest. Grasp the ‘black’ knob on the lever
and pull up, releasing the Seat ( Fig 9, Page 27 ). It will
now turn easily to meet you. If need be, you can lock
the seat into position to make it steady before you sit
down. You can also lift up the armrest to assist this
procedure. Seat yourself and swing the seat to face the
handlebars. Make sure you are straight, then release the
spring assisted lever, making certain that it locks your
seat firmly in position.
Next, turn the ‘Speed Adjustment Dial’ to minimum
(min), and the Hi/Lo switch to (Lo), turn the ‘on/off ’
key to ‘on’. (The battery state indicator will illuminate).
Gently operate the right control lever to start you in a
forward direction. To stop simply release the lever, the
brakes will be automatically applied.
Warning: Please take care not to have your hand on
the forward/reverse control lever when you switch ‘on’
your FR 510-GDX; this will result in your machine
going into a fault mode. Switch ‘off ’ then ‘on’ again to
clear the fault.
Warning: If your FR 510-GDX has been adapted
for left hand, forward operation then this procedure will
be reversed: i.e. operating with the left control lever for
forward direction and the right control lever for reverse
direction.
DISMOUNTING
Always switch off your Scooter before dismounting.
Locate the seat lever and pull up. Now you can rotate
the seat, lock it, and ease yourself onto your feet.
If you prefer you can swing the armrests back to allow
you to pivot on your seat and then ease yourself onto
your feet.
Caution: Do not use the handlebars as a crutch to
lever yourself out of your seat. Failure to observe this
warning may damage the handlebar mechanism and
make the Scooter unstable.
Warning: Always keep the seat locking lever pulled
fully up when rotating your seat, failure to observe this
warning will result in permanent damage to the seat
post structure.
PARKING IN PUBLIC
If you need to park and leave your Freerider FR 510-
GDX, simply remove your key. This will keep the brake
on and make your Scooter difficult to move. It is best
to leave it in sight of someone like a store assistant etc.
who can watch it for you. Another precaution is to note
your serial number and the date of purchase.
Your serial number can be found on the plate attached
to the front wheel cross member located under the body
cover.
BASIC DRIVING
Make certain you are comfortably seated on your FR
510-GDX and both armrests are down. Ensure that
the ‘Speed Control Dial’ and ‘Hi-Lo’ switch are set to
minimum for your first drive. When you have become
more confident you can increase the settings to a higher
speed. Push the right speed control lever slowly, you will
very gently move forwards. Release the lever, and you
will gently stop. Practice these two basic functions until
you get used to them.
Steering the FR 510-GDX is easy and logical by
turning the handle bars in the direction you wish to
maneuver. Be sure to remember to give a wide clearance
when turning so that the rear wheels follow the path of
the front ones, instead of cutting short.
Cutting short on pavement corners or ‘cut outs’ can
mean that a back wheel will go off the pavement,
causing a stability problem. Avoid this at all times by
steering an exaggerated wide arc around the obstacle.
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering
a doorway or when turning around, stop, turn the
handlebars to where you want to go, then apply the
power gently. This will make the FR 510-GDX turn
sharply. It will still go gently, and with complete stability.
Practice in an open area, until you are proficient. Please
remember that your FR 510-GDX Scooter is a long
vehicle, please take this into consideration when making
FIG 1
a turning maneuver. In some circumstances you may
need to make several maneuvers to completely change
direction i.e. three point turn.
Reversing requires attention. Be sure your ‘Speed
Control Dial’ and ‘Hi-Lo’ switch are set to minimum
before you reverse, push the left reverse control lever (Fig
8, Page 26). Remember, when you reverse you have to
steer in the opposite direction to the way you want to
go. Practice is required here, again use that open space.
Please note as a safety requirement reverse speed is half
of forward speed.
Note: If your FR 510-GDX is set up for left forward
driving the afore mentioned description is reversed.
Also note when driving in reverse the speed dial may
need to be set towards ‘max’ to allow sufficient power to
your drive motor, failure to note this warning may ‘stall’
your Scooter.
REMEMBER: If it is a tight turn, turn your steering
column before applying power. Steer wide of all corners
and obstacles, please move slowly and with care.
Warning: Do not turn your ‘on-off ’ power key
switch to the ‘off ’ position when your FR 510-GDX is
in motion, this will apply the motor brake. Failure to
observe this warning may irreparably damage the main
electronic speed control unit or drive transmission.
Always first slow your FR 510-GDX down to a
stationery position before you switch your Scooter off.
CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS
When you start using your FR 510-GDX you will meet
some obstacles that will require some practice to drive
through smoothly.
Here are some common problems, with tips that will
help you master them quickly. You will soon be in
control through doors and up and down ramps with
surprising ease by following these tips.
CONTROL THROUGH DOORS
Approach an unfamiliar door slowly, sizing it up. Does
it have a knob or push bar? Does it open toward you
or away? Think in terms of using the power of the FR
510-GDX to do the work for you! You need not strain.
Remember your Scooter is a wide vehicle.
Hold the doorknob or bar in one hand and apply power
with the other hand. If the door is self closing, you can
go through, allowing the door to close behind you, if
you go quickly enough. If not, just stop when you’re
clear of the door and push it closed.
If the door opens toward you, hold the knob or bar
with one hand and gently let the reverse power do the
work. When the door is open wide enough, go ahead
quickly, leaving the hand on the door to keep it free of
the Scooter and letting go as you pass the doorjamb. It
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