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Rascal Vista - Driving Hazards and Risk Management; Terrain, Weather, and Specific Risks

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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 you are in
any doubt, ensure all the batteries are fully charged
before starting on a journey.
Warning: Castoring. Be aware that, if you set off
when the front wheels are not straight, the initial
movement could be partially sideways.
Warning: Power. Unless there is an emergency,
do not switch the power off when moving. The
Scooter may stop very suddenly. Release the forward
/ reverse control and the scooter will come to a
controlled stop.
Warning: Slopes. On steep slopes the scooter
could topple over. Always try to avoid crossing a
slope. If you have to cross a slope, take great care
to avoid tipping. Never make sharp turns on slopes.
Never drive on slippery or icy slopes. - If you are not
comfortable with the hill gradient, consider an
alternative route. See “Driving Your Vehicle” –
Hazards for more advice.
Warning: Kerbs. You should always try to avoid
driving up or down kerbs as this may cause the
scooter to topple. Use access ramps wherever
possible. Never attempt to climb or descend
kerbs greater than that noted in the Technical
Specification. If you have to climb or descend a low
kerb, always tackle it straight on. See “Driving Your
Vehicle” – Hazards for more advice.
Warning: Speed. Turning at maximum speed
might cause the scooter to topple over. Always slow
down for turns. Always slow down when amongst
pedestrians and ensure you do not run into them.
Warning: Stopping. If the scooter stops suddenly
when turning, it might topple. Try not to brake when
turning. Always take particular care when turning.
Warning: Reversing. Always take particular care
when reversing the scooter as injury to other people
may occur if safe distances are not maintained.
Warning: Leaning Over. Do not lean sideways, as
this could cause the scooter to topple.
Warning: Escalators. Never drive the scooter onto
an escalator as this could cause the scooter to top-
ple and result in severe injury.
Warning: Roads. This scooter is not designed or
approved for use on public roads, apart from cross-
ing roads at designated places.
Warning: Driving in Poor Visibility. Scooters are
not easily seen. Your scooter is not intended for use
in darkness or in poor visibility.
Warning: Carrying Items. Do not carry or attach
anything to the handlebars or controls as this could
affect the driving safety.
Warning: Hot Surfaces. If the scooter is left out
in the sun, surfaces could become extremely hot.
Always try to park the vehicle in the shade.
Warning: Seats in Vehicles. This scooter is not
suitable for use as a seat for an occupant when in a
motor vehicle.

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