Learning to get about – Freerider FR510GDX(Westminster) User Manual

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LEARNING TO GET ABOUT

Warning:

MOUNTING

DISMOUNTING

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.

For your first drive make certain that you and your

Scooter are on a level surface. Put the power

on/off key into its slot, but leave it turned off. Stand behind
the Scooter'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 16). 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'.

If you prefer you can swing the armrests back to allow you
to pivot on your seat and then ease yourself onto your feet.

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Please take care not to have your thumb on the

forward/reverse control lever when you switch 'on' your

; this will result in your machine going into a

fault mode. Switch 'off' then 'on' again to clear the fault.

If your

has been adapted for

left hand, forward operation then this procedure will be
reversed: i.e. pressing with the left control lever for forward
direction and the right control lever for reverse direction.

(The battery state indicator will illuminate). Gently operate
the right control lever (see fig12 page 10) to start you in
a forward direction .To stop simply release the lever, the
brakes will be automatically applied.

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.

Warning:

MOUNTING

DISMOUNTING

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Warning:

Warning: If your

has been adapted for

left hand, forward operation then this procedure will be
reversed: i.e. pressing with the left control lever for forward
direction and the right control lever for reverse direction.

FIG 16

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.

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.

If you need to park and leave your

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 a plate attached to
seat post frame located under the rear body cover.

Make certain you are comfortably seated on your

and both armrests are down. Ensure that the

'Speed

Dial'

to minimum

for your first drive. When you have become more confident
you can increase the setting to a higher speed. P

the

ight

(Fig 12, page 10) 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

is easy and logical by turning the

handle bars in the direction you wish to manoeuvre. Be sure
to remember to give a wide clearance when turning so that
the rear wheels follow the path of the front one, 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

turn sharply. It will still go gently, and

with complete stability. Practice in an open area, until you
are proficient. Please remember that your
Scooter is a long vehicle, please take this into consideration
when making a turning manoeuvre. In some circumstances
you may need to make several manoeuvres to completely
change direction i.e. Three point turn.

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Control

and 'Hi-Lo' switch are set

ull

speed control lever

Caution:

PARKING IN PUBLIC

Warning:

BASIC DRIVING

Caution:

Warning:

PARKING IN PUBLIC

BASIC DRIVING

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