Electric Mobility Rascal Mobility Vippi - General Safety Warnings

Safety Information
General Warnings
Warning:
The operation of scooters can endanger
the life of the driver or third parties. Any driver
should always be fully capable of operating this
scooter safely.
Warning: Freewheel Device/Mode. Before getting
on the scooter always check that the freewheel
lever is in the Drive position. When the freewheel
lever is in the freewheel position, the main brakes
on the scooter will not function. Extra care should
be taken with the scooter when it is in
freewheel
mode as it could move without warning. Never sit
on or try to ride the scooter when it is in freewheel
mode as serious injury or death may result.
NEVER SIT ON THE SCOOTER WHEN IN
FREEWHEEL MODE.
Warning: Sitting for long periods may increase the
chance of thromboses or pressure sores.
Users
prone to such conditions are advised to take
medical advice.
Warning: Transferring On and Off. Do not
attempt to get on or off the scooter unless it is
switched
off, at rest, and on a stable, level surface.
Never get on or off on a hill.
Warning: The Rascal Vippi scooter has been
designed and tested for drivers with weights up to
those in the Technical Specification Sheets. These
weights should never be exceeded.
Warning: Damage. Before driving off, check the
scooter for damage, particularly that which could
affect the controls, wheels, freewheel function and/
or drive motor.
Warning: Do not exceed the specification; do not
modify this scooter or use it other than as a scooter.
Warning: Passengers, including children and
animals, should never be carried.
Warning: Footrest. Before switching on the
scooter, always make sure that the feet are safely
on the footrest areas. If you drive forward with the
feet still on
the ground, they could become trapped
under the scooter and serious injury may result.
Warning: Electromagnetic interference may affect
the driving of this scooter:
• Do not operate devices such as CB radios or
mobile phones while the scooter is switched on.
• Avoid getting close to transmitter masts, such as
television and radio stations.
If the scooter ever starts to operate by itself switch
it off, cease using and report this incident to the
Dealer.
Warning: Armrests. Do not use the armrests as a
support when gett
ing in or out of the scooter. Make
sure the armrests are lowered and secure before
you start off otherwise you may fall out. Never drive
without armrests fitted.
Warning: The operation of any scooter may affect
sensitive electronic circuits such as alarm systems
or automatic doors in shops.
Driving
Warning: Entanglement. Do not wear clothing or
carry items on the scooter that could
become
entangled in wheels or other moving parts whilst
operating the scooter. Severe injury may result.
Warning: Battery Charge Level. Before driving
off, always check the battery indicator. If y
ou are in
any doubt, ensure all the batteries are fully charged
before starting on a journey. DO NOT
operate the
scooter with depleted batteries.
Before driving, refer to Driving the Scooter section
in this manual.
Warning: Ambient Operating Temperature
Range.
Do not use the scooter in temperatures
outside the range stated in the specifications
section of this manual. Driving in very hot, very cold
or icy conditions, as can make driving more
hazardous.
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Rascal Vippi Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record
Warning: Seat. Always drive the scooter with the
seat-back in upright position.