First Ride; Driving Outdoors - Vermeiren Sedna Manual De Instrucciones

3.6

First ride

Make sure you are familiar with the operation of your scooter before using it on crowded
and possible dangerous places. First exercise at a specious, open area with little
bystanders.
1. Make sure that:
the scooter is on a flat surface with all wheels touching the ground;
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the battery is fully loaded , see § 3.5;
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the motor is coupled, see § 3.3;
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the tires have the correct tire pressure, see § 4.1;
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you are in the correct sitting position, see § 3.1.1.
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2. Switch your scooter on, see § 3.2.
3. Turn speed control (26) in lowest speed setting (counter clockwise).
4. Put both hands on the hand grips of the tiller.
5. Slightly pull the right operating lever (25) to drive to the front. Use the left operating lever
(23) to drive backwards. Release the lever to stop. Repeat this a few times.
6. If you feel confident enough, repeat this at higher speed. Turn speed control (26) a bit
clockwise.
7. Try now to corner, in forward and backward direction. Repeat this a few times.
8. Make sure your scooter stands stable, when ending the ride.
9. Turn the key (20) to switch the scooter off and remove the key.
3.7

Driving outdoors

WARNING
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Take the local road traffic law into consideration; it may differ per country. This counts
for driving on pavements, unpaved roads or paved roadways.
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Do not drive on roads with heavy traffic.
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Since your scooter is not equipped with lighting, it is not suitable to drive on public roads
at poor visibility (darkness, mist, twilight). Make sure that you are well visible, also during
daylight by using fluorescent clothing and/or by using own lighting at the front and rear
side of the scooter.
WARNING
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Take the weather conditions into consideration. Avoid driving by moist weather, extreme
heat, snow, black ice, freezing temperatures; see technical specifications in chapter 6.
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To prevent tipping over, try to drive with a large turning radius at corners and curves. Do
not cut corners and don't drive with sharp bends. Try to drive straight in small passages
to prevent of getting entrapped.
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Be aware of other road users to whom your scooter may be an obstacle. Pay special
attention during cornering, reversing or driving backward. If you are not acquaint to drive
backwards, first practice at an open area. Indicate the direction you intent to go before
cornering.
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Keep the braking distance in mind, see also the technical specification in chapter 6. Be
aware that the braking distance depends on speed, surface, weather conditions, slope
and weight of the user.
Risk of accident
Adjust your driving behaviour and speed.
Risk of injuries
Adjust your driving behaviour and speed.
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