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Instructions and warnings on rider behaviour
Conditions Appropriate / intended use Improper use
Riders One More than one person, with children or animals
Safety equipment Helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, reflective vest No safety equipment
Pre-riding check
Prior to each use, check brakes and any wear, check
tyre pressure (see side of tyre for recommended
value), wheel wear, throttle, indicators, lights and
charge status of battery.
Never checking the item prior to use
If any unusual noises or faults are detected, do not
use the item and contact your dealer or the Authorised
Technical Support Department
Using the item when noise or faults are present
Walking while
pushing the item
Not accelerating Depressing the throttle
Pushing while walking across pedestrian crossings Riding the vehicle on pedestrian crossings
In pedestrian areas when not in pedestrian mode
(6 km/h)
Riding the vehicle in pedestrian areas when not in pedestrian
mode (6 km/h)
In overcrowded areas Riding the vehicle in overcrowded areas
Stationary
The person riding the item must be able to easily place
both feet on the ground while holding the handlebars at
the correct height
Not being able to keep the item stationary and balanced
Sitting on the item while it is running or stationary
No objects hanging from handlebars Objects hanging from handlebars result in instability and may
impede manoeuvring
Riding with both hands on handlebars One-handed or hand-free riding
Not using devices such as phones, smartwatches,
music players, or headphones
Using devices such as phones, smartwatches, music layers,
or headphones
Riding with both feet on the footrest comfortably
and safely
Riding with one or both feet outside the footrest
It is prohibited to place or amass weight on the rear mudguar
Riding under
normal conditions Riding with helmet and protective equipment Riding without helmet and protective equipment
Riding on easily accessible, smooth and compact
roads, avoiding areas with intense trac or
overcrowded areas: e.g. dedicated cycle path, smooth
paved surfaces
Riding on motorways, long-distance roads
Riding on busy roads
Riding on pavements
Riding in overcrowded areas
Riding on very rough roads
Riding near: ravines, escarpments, harbours, sea, lakes or rivers
Complying with local regulations and the highway code Failure to comply with regulations and the highway code
Looking ahead and watching out for obstacles,
vehicles or nearby pedestrians Becoming distracted while riding
Changing direction, making sure to be seen,
moderating speed
Changing direction abruptly at high speed without making
sure that you have been seen
Anticipating the route and moderating speed while
observing the highway code and those that are the
most vulnerable
Braking and cornering at the same time makes the vehicle
unstable
Using direction indicators, if included on the item Not using direction indicators
Slowing down when pedestrians are present Accelerating or maintaining a constant speed when
pedestrians are present
Using pedestrian mode in pedestrian areas (6 km/h) Riding without using pedestrian mode in pedestrian areas
(6 km/h)
Warning others of your presence by using the bell Not warning others of your presence by using the bell
