Electric Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam
E&OE © 2017 Equipmed 2
Safety
Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or
equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols:
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY INJURED if you
do not follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do
not follow instructions.
You CAN be INJURED if you do
not follow instructions or
equipment damage may occur.
It is important that you read and
understand the instruction manual before
use and keep the manual in a safe place
for future reference. Safety information
presented here is generic in nature – some
advice may not be applicable to every
piece of equipment.
All safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury when
operating the equipment.
The term “equipment" refers to your
product, be it electrical mains, battery or
petrol engine powered.
IMPORTANT – Handle the equipment
safely and carefully.
BEFORE USE - If you are not familiar with
the safe operation/handling of this
equipment, or are in any way unsure of any
aspect of suitability or correct use it for
your application, you should complete
training conducted by a person or
organization qualified in safe use and
operation of this equipment, including
fuel/electrical handling and safety.
WARNINGS
•Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
•Never run a combustion engine in
confined areas.
•Do not operate the equipment in
flammable or explosive environments,
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Engine and
equipment may create sparks or heat
that may ignite vapours, dust etc.
•Keep clear of moving parts.
•This equipment may be a potential
source of electric shock if misused.
•Do not operate the equipment if it is
damaged, malfunctioning or is in an
excessively worn state.
•Do not allow others to use the
equipment unless they have read this
manual and are adequately trained.
•When using the equipment, basic
safety precautions detailed here must
always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, personal injury
and material damage.
•When wiring electrically powered
equipment, follow all electrical and
safety codes.
•Ensure all power sources conform to
equipment voltage requirements and
are disconnected before connecting
equipment.
Work areas should be clean and well it.
Do not operate the equipment if
bystanders, animals etc. are within
operating range of the equipment or the
general work area.
Personal Safety
Keep packaging away from children - risk
of suffocation! Operators must use the
equipment correctly. When using the
equipment, consider conditions and pay
due care to persons and property.
Do not attempt to lift or move a power
scooter by any of its removable parts.
Personal injury and damage to the power
scooter may result.
Do not drive the scooter on a major
roadway.
Avoid driving in the dark or in times of
limited vision.
Do not connect any electrical or
mechanical devices to the scooter. Doing
so may cause personal injury or damage to
equipment, and voids the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Do not operate the scooter if it is not
functioning properly. Contact the
manufacturer or an authorised service
personnel.
Influence of Medication or Alcohol
Check with your physician if you are taking
any medications that may affect your ability
to operate your power scooter safely.
Do not operate your scooter while you are
under the influence of alcohol, as it impairs
your ability to operate your power scooter
in a safe manner.
General Equipment Use and Care
Make sure that your weight does not
exceed the recommended weight limit of
the scooter.
Always ensure that the power is switched
off, when getting on or off the scooter.
When getting on and off the scooter, do not
step on the foot rest.
Keep your feet on the foot rest always
while driving.
Be aware of the environment around you
when choosing a desired speed. For indoor
environments, we recommend that you
select the slowest speed setting. For
outdoor environments, select a speed that
is comfortable for you to control the scooter
safely.
Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
Do not switch off the power when the scooter
is still moving forward. This will bring the
scooter to an extremely abrupt stop.
Avoid jerky stop/start motions as it will result
in excessive battery drain and increase tyre
wear. To break in an emergency, simply
release the forward/reverse lever.
Make sure that the wheel release lever is in
driving mode prior to operation.
Make sure that the forward/reverse lever is in
the proper position according to your desired
direction.
Ramps and Curbs (Sidewalks)
Use extra caution when driving down a slope.
Never drive across a slope.
Do not turn sharply on a slope.
Do not drive in reverse on a slope or on a
bumpy surface.
When driving over a curb or raised surface,
make sure that the bottom of the scooter has
sufficient clearance
Product Use and Care
WARNING!
This product may feature one or more or a
combination of; nuts, bolts, screws, clips,
fasteners and/or locking, fixing or safety
mechanisms. These items/mechanisms
require checking/inspection to ensure they
are tight or correctly secured and are
operating correctly. Failure to adequately
check this product before each use may
result in serious injury due to fall, loss of
control, loss of balance, loss of footing,
tripping, crushing and/or impact. Additionally,
regular inspection/servicing should be
performed by a person who is qualified and
competent in servicing this product - intervals
will vary depending on product usage.
Consult a qualified person to determine
inspection/service intervals after
communicating details of your usage to them.
