Using Your Scooter; First Ride; Operating Your Scooter - Vermeiren Ceres SE Manuel D'utilisation

3

Using your scooter

WARNING
 First read previous chapters and inform yourself about the intended use. Do NOT use your
scooter unless you have read and fully understood all instructions.
 In case of doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact your local specialist dealer, your care
provider or technical adviser to help you with this.
3.1

First ride

CAUTION
 Make sure that your scooter is switched OFF when getting on and off.
 Always unplug the battery charger from the scooter before starting to drive.
Make sure you are familiar with the operation of your scooter before using it on crowded and
possibly dangerous places. First exercise at a specious, open area with little bystanders and
ask someone to accompany you.
1. Make sure that:
 the scooter is on a flat surface with all wheels touching the ground;
 the battery is fully charged , see § 3.7;
 the motor is coupled, see § 3.4;
 the tyres have the correct tyre pressure, see § 6;
 you have the correct sitting position;
 all adjustments have been fixed securely.
2. Switch your scooter on, see § 3.2.
3. Set the speed to lowest speed setting, see § 3.2.
4. Put both hands on the handgrips of the tiller.
5. Slightly pull the right operating lever to drive to the front. Use the left operating lever to drive
backwards. Release the lever to stop. Repeat this a few times.
6. If you feel confident enough, repeat this at a higher speed.
7. Now try to turn, in forward and backward direction. Repeat this a few times.
8. Make sure your scooter stands stable when ending the ride.
9. Switch off the scooter and remove the key to protect against theft.
3.2

Operating your scooter

WARNING
 Do NOT drive on slopes, obstacles, steps or kerbs larger than the size described in the
technical specifications in chapter 6.
 Take the local road traffic law into consideration; it may differ per country.
 Do not adjust the speed while you are driving.
 Take the weather conditions into consideration. Avoid driving by moist weather, extreme heat,
snow, black ice, freezing temperatures; see technical specifications in chapter 6.
 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
getting entrapped.
 Do not lean too far to the left/right/front/back of the scooter to prevent tipping over. Please
pay specially attention when you are negotiating slopes and obstacles.
 Be aware of other road users to whom your scooter may be an obstacle. Pay special attention
when turning, reversing or driving backward. If you are not acquainted with driving backwards,
first practice in an open area. Indicate the direction you intent to go before cornering.
Risk of injuries
Risk of injuries and damage
Risk of injuries or damage
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