Freerider FR510GDX(Westminster) User Manual

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STREET AND ROADWAY DRIVING

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INSURANCE

WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

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Avoid long and unsafe grass that can become tangles in

the running gear or may hide debris and holes.

Avoid loosely packed sand and gravel.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface,

Always avoid kerbs if possible use 'cut-outs' in pavements.

Your

Scooter has not been designed for

operation on public streets and roads. It is designed for
operation on pedestrian pavements and traffic free shopping
areas.

Your

Scooter must be driven with due care and

compliance with the Road Traffic Acts and conditions of the
Highway Code. Always obey all local pedestrian traffic rules.
Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with
extreme caution.

Always wear light or illuminating

clothing when driving your Scooter.

that it may be

difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your
Scooter. Only drive your Scooter on the pavement at the 'Lo'
4mph(6km) speed range, it is illegal to drive your
over 4mph in areas where pedestrians walk, i.e. Shopping
areas, crossings, under passes, parks etc.

A warning beacon must be fitted and illuminated if you drive
on an unrestricted dual carriageway i.e.a carriageway that
allows speeds of over 50mph. We do not recommend that
you drive on these roads and advise you to choose an
alternative route, avoid fast moving traffic at all times.

Although at this moment in time it is not a legal requirement
for accident insurance cover (third party), it is a sensible
precaution. Your

Authorized Agent will be able to

give you details of specialist insurance companies or you
own insurance company will be able to advise you.

hat you do not operate your

Scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted

surfaces i.e. Roads and Pavements etc. Such use may result in
accident, personal injury or adversely affect the performance and
safety of your Scooter.

recommends that you do not expose your

Scooter to any tyre of heavy moisture at any time i.e. rain,
snow or power washer. Such exposure can damage your
Scooter. Never drive through deep water or expose your
Scooter to sea water. Note: salt is very corrosive to metal and
electronic components. Following use in winter or exposure to
sea sand and water, your Scooter should be washed with a

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Your

Scooter is equipped with two powerful

electronic brake systems, and an emergency manual system:

1. Regenerative: Uses the electricity generated in your

drive motor to rapidly slow your Scooter

when the speed direction lever is returned to the centre
(neutral drive )stop position; and

2. Disc Park Brake: Located on the end of your drive motor it

activates mechanically after the regenerative brake slows
your Scooter to a near stop, or when power is removed
from the drive system for any reason, as in the case of
switching your machine off!

3. Mechanical (Emergency) Brake: Two drum brakes

positioned on the front wheels can be activated by the
lever positioned to the left hand side of the handlebars.
The brakes are operated by squeezing the lever for
emergency braking, as in the unlikely event of transmission
failure.

Brake engagement is far more abrupt at higher speeds. It is
important that you anticipate when the brakes will engage and
that your are braced for the resulting deceleration. Practice
braking on level ground to understand your braking distance
time.

Your Scooter can decelerate very quickly.

decelerate or turn abruptly when travelling at high speed
unless absolutely necessary. If it is necessary to decelerate or
turn abruptly when driving at high speed, brace yourself by
gripping the steering handlebar tightly and positioning your
feet firmly on the floorboard. Users who cannot grip the
handlebar tightly and/or place their feet firmly against the
footboard should avoid deceleration from or turning abruptly
at high speed, and therefore should avoid travelling at high
speed. Failure to observe this warning could result in serious
personal injury and property damage. Always brace yourself
firmly when decelerating your

Scooter.

Your

Scooter is designed to provide optimum

stability under normal driving conditions i.e. dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete or asphalt. However
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will be times when you will encounter

other surfaces such as packed soil, grass and gravel. These
surfaces may not be sound and fail to give good traction,
caution should be considered before driving on this tyre of
surface to prevent stability problems resulting in injury or
damage to your Scooter.

Reduce your Scooters speed to the 'Lo' switch position

when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces.

BRAKING

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OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES

Never drive down slopes at full speed, always adjust your
speed to the driving condition and allow for gradual descents
on inclines. Note: when descending a slope it is good practice
to switch your Scooter into the 'Lo (4mph) speed range, this
can be activated while you are driving.

BRAKING

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