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EW-29
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Page"2"-"Feature"Guide"
Page"3"-"Product"Specifications"
Page"4"-"Operation"of"Scooter"
Page"7"-"Charging"and"Battery"Maintenance"
Page"8"-"Ramps"and"Curbs"
Page"8"-"General"
Page"9"-"Use"While"Under"Influence"
Page"9"-"Safety"Requirements"
Page"11"–"Warranty"
Page"13"–"Safety"Manual"

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Technical Specifications
Model"
EW-29"
Weight"Capacity"
400Lbs"
Speed:"
Up"to"15mph"
Distance:"
20"miles"per"charge"(distance"varies"on"terrain,"riders"
weight,"road"surface,"etc.)"
Front"Seat:"Type"
Oversized"with"back"rest"
Front"seat:"Size"
10“"x"12“"x"9”"(LxWxH)"
Front"Seat:"
32”"minimum,"35”"maximum"
Rear"Seat:"Type"
N/A"
Rear"Seat:"Size"
N/A"
Steering"Height"
38”"minimum,"38”"maximum"
Rear"Foot"Rest:"
N/A"
Power:"
Electric"48"volts"
Watts:"
500-750"Watt"power"peaks"
Motor"Type:"
500w"Direct-drive"hub"motor"
Amps:"
12"AH"
Volts:"
48"Volts"
Dimensions:"
67”"x"29”"x"38”"(LxWxH)"
Floor"Clearance:"
6”"
Front"Basket:"
8”x"10”"x"7”"(LxWxH)"
Batteries:"
(4)"12"volt"12"amp"hour"SLA"
Forward/Reverse"switch:"
Yes"
High/"Low"Speed"switch:"
N/A"
Front"tire"size:"
22”"x"1.95”"
Rear"tire"size:"
20”"x"1.95”"
Charger:"
48-volt"Smart"Charger"included"
Throttle"Type:"
Variable"Twist"Throttle"
Key"Start:"
Yes"
Braking"System:"
Front"V"brake,"rear"expansion"brake""
Drive"System:"
500w"hub"motor"
Headlight:"
LED"light"
Rear"lights:"
N/A"
Carton"Size:"
63”"x"36”"x"54”"
Scooter"Weight:"
128lbs"
Battery"Indicator:"
Yes"
Front:"
Front"suspension"fork"
Rear:"
N/A"
Reflectors:"
Yes""
Warranty:"
Limited"–"3"Year"Warranty"

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Operation of Scooter: "
1. Turning!on!the!power!
Insert"key"into"ignition"and"turn"clockwise"to"turn"the"scooter"
on."The"battery"indicator"will"display"the"current"charge"level"
when"on."Turn"the"key"counter-clockwise"to"power"off"when"
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2. Speed!Control!
The"black"twist"grip"throttle"controls"acceleration."Twisting"the"throttle"grip"towards"you"will"
increase"the"speed."Releasing"the"throttle"grip"will"reduce"the"speed"gradually"while"on"a"level"
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3. Battery!Power!
The"current"charge"level"will"be"displayed"when"the"scooter"
is"on."The"displays"lights"will"not"be"on"when"the"scooter"
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4. Horn!
There"is"a"green"horn"button"on"the"left"side"of"the"
handlebars."Press"the"button"to"sound"the"horn."The"
horn"will"only"work"when"the"scooter"is"turned"on."
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5. Headlight!
The"headlight"can"be"turned"on"by"turning"the"ignition"
"one"more"time"to"the"right"once"powered"on.""
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6. Emergency!Brake!Tab!
The"emergency"brake"tab"is"located"on"the"
right-side"hand"brake."To"activate,"start"by"
pushing"the"emergency"brake"tab"toward"the"
hand"brake,"and"then"begin"to"squeeze"the"
hand"brake."One"the"brake"handle"is"
approximately"half"way"pulled,"the"emergency"
brake"tab"will"click"inwards"and"activate."There"
are"two"positions."To"deactivate,"pull"the"brake"
handle"without"touching"the"emergency"brake"
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7. Forward!and!Reverse!Switch!
The"forward"and"reverse"switch"is"located"on"
the"right-hand"side"of"the"handlebars,"
attached"to"the"throttle."Flip"to"the"switch"
the"either"position"as"needed.""
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8. Battery!Pack!Power!Cable!and!Charger!Port!
The"battery"pack"power"cable"and"
charger"both"use"the"same"charger"
port"on"the"battery"pack."The"
battery"can"be"charged"outside"of"
the"machine"if"the"basket"and"
battery"pack"is"removed.""
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Charging Instructions:"
If"the"light"on"the"charger"is"red,"the"scooter"is"still"charging."When"the"light"turns"green,"this"means"the"
scooter"is"fully"charged."Once"fully"charged,"unplug"within"two"hours"to"avoid"overcharging."
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The"charging"time"varies"depending"on"how"charged"the"batteries"are."If"almost"empty,"the"charge"time"
may"take"up"to"8"hours."If"the"red"lights"stays"on"for"more"than"8"hours,"unplug"the"charger."
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Batteries and Battery Maintenance:"
Only"use"sealed"lead"acid"batteries"that"are"deep"cycle"and"maintenance"free"for"your"scooter."
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Battery!Type:""(4)"12"volt,"12"AH"Maintenance"Free,"Deep"Cycle,"Sealed"Lead"Acid."
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Note:!
- Do"not"use"lithium"ion"batteries."They"are"not"designed"to"be"in"this"scooter."
- The"useful"life"of"a"battery"is"quite"often"a"reflection"of"the"care"it"receives."
- Always"charge"the"batteries"in"a"well-ventilated"area."
- The"charger"is"intended"for"indoor"use"only."
- Replace"all"batteries"at"the"same"time"if"weak."
- If"the"scooter"will"not"be"used"for"an"extended"period,"arrange"to"have"the"batteries"recharged"at""
- least"once"every"month"to"avoid"deterioration"of"the"batteries.""

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Ramps and Curbs:
1. Check"that"the"ramp"surface"is"roughened"to"prevent"slipping."Never"drive"across"a"slope"or"turn"
sharply"on"a"slope."
2. When"driving"up"curbs,"always"check"the"height"of"the"curb"to"ensure"that"it"does"not"exceed"4”"
height."
3. Always"go"forward"up"ramps"and"curbs."
4. Avoid"stopping"completely"when"going"over"small"objects"or"obstructions.""
General:"
1. Always"keep"your"feet"on"the"scooter."
2. Do"not"exceed"the"weight"capacity"of"400lbs."
3. Do"not"attempt"to"lift"or"move"the"scooter"by"any"of"its"removable"parts."Personal"injury"and"
damage"to"the"scooter"may"result."
4. Never"try"to"use"your"scooter"beyond"its"limitations"as"described"in"the"manual."
5. Do"not"operate"your"scooter"if"it"is"not"functioning"properly."
6. Do"not"connect"any"electrical"or"mechanical"device"to"the"scooter."Failure"to"obey"this"instruction"
may"result"in"injury"and"will"void"the"warranty."
7. Always"comply"with"local"laws"and"regulations."
8. It"is"very"important"that"power"plug"is"inserted"and"plugged"firmly"into"battery"for"electrical"power"
operation."
9. Always"inspect"the"scooters"mechanical"components"and"tires"prior"to"operation."
10. Know"and"practice"the"rules"of"safe"and"responsible"riding.""

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Use While Under the Influence of Medication or Alcohol:"
1. Check"with"you"physician"if"you"are"taking"any"medication"that"may"affect"your"ability"to"operate"
your"scooter"safely."
2. Do"not"operate"your"scooter"while"you"are"under"the"influence"of"alcohol"as"this"may"impair"your"
ability"to"operate"your"scooter"in"a"safe"manner."
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Safety Requirements:"
Driving"Surface"
The"EW-29"has"the"best"stability"and"performs"the"best"under"the"normal"driving"conditions"(dry,"level"
ground"with"concrete"or"asphalt)."Extra"care"must"be"taken"when"riding"on"other"surfaces"(grass,"gravel,"
etc.)."
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DO"NOT"exceed"the"specified"climbing"angle."Do"not"operate"the"scooter"before"you"have"fully"read"and"
understood"the"manual."
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• Always"turn"the"scooter"off"and"set"the"emergency"brake"before"getting"on"or"off"the"scooter."
• Avoid"driving"in"loose"gravel,"covered"soil,"and"sandstone."
• Do"not"drive"the"scooter"in"unknown"road"conditions."
• The"scooter"can"ride"over"small"obstacles"within"a"certain"height,"but"you"must"minimize"the"speed"
and"slowly"drive"over"the"obstacle."
• Do"not"operate"the"scooter"under"the"influence"of"drugs"or"alcohol."

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• Do"not"park"on"steep"slopes."
• Changing"the"initial"setting"of"refitting"your"scooter"is"forbidden."
• Use"caution"when"operating"near"busy"streets,"markets,"or"shopping"centers."Do"not"operate"in"
unsafe"areas."
• Consult"local"authorities"about"the"traffic"rules"for"scooters"in"your"city."
• Hold"the"handlebar"with"both"hands"and"put"both"feet"on"the"pedals"always"while"operating"the"
scooter."
• Never"sit"on"the"scooter"in"a"moving"vehicle."
• Do"not"operate"on"uneven"slopes"or"uneven"ground;"be"careful"when"passing"over"slopes."
• Never"take"the"scooter"on"an"escalator."
• Do"not"operate"on"frozen,"slippery,"or"salty"roads."
• Never"let"the"batteries"freeze;"do"not"charge"when"frozen."
• Make"sure"the"batteries"are"fully"charged"before"operating."
• Do"not"let"the"batteries"every"go"completely"dead."When"low,"do"not"let"sit"for"an"extended"period"
or"damage"may"occur."
• Always"use"required"safety"equipment"while"operating."
• Do"not"modify"or"change"the"electrical"system"and"frame."Doing"so"will"void"the"warranty."
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Warranty
Three Year Limited Warranty
Three (3) years from the date of purchase on all structural frame components; Seat post and
frame.
One Year Limited Warranty
One (1) Year from the date of purchase, if any part or electronic component of the scooter is
found upon examination to be defective in material and/or workmanship, it will be replaced at E-
Wheels’ discretion.
The batteries are warranted by E-Wheels for 2 months after the purchase of the Unit.
Labor and service calls are NOT included: The purchaser is responsible for the delivery to the
authorized repair facility. Satisfactory proof of purchase is always required for warranty service.
Please contact the dealer/company from whom you purchased your E-Wheels product.
SHIPPING - DOMESTIC: Parts will be provided under warranty at no charge. All warranty items
will be shipped via UPS Ground. Shipping fees will be at the expense of the purchaser.
SHIPPING - INTERNATIONAL: Parts will be provided under warranty at no charge, but shipping
to any offshore and/or international location will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
International and offshore end-users must contact E-Wheels directly to initiate the warranty
process.
ONE-YEAR WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS
MOTOR: In cases where there is an increase in the operational noise level, the warranty does not
apply.
(An increase in operational noise level usually occurs due to excessive strain on the scooter).
SERVICE: Warranty service can be performed by E-Wheels or by an authorized service facility.
Do not return faulty parts to E-Wheels without prior consent. A request for a Return Authorization
is required prior to returning items. All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while
submitting units and/or parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the original
purchaser.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: This warranty is only given to the original purchaser of the Scooter.
This Warranty excludes:
Battery Charger: The charger carries a 30 day warranty.

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Consumable items which may need replacing due to normal wear and tear (tires, tubes,
belts, bulbs, upholstery and seating, throttle, brakes, motor brushes, fuses, plastic shrouds
and footrest covers)
Damaged caused by: battery fluid spillage or leakage, abuse, misuse, accident,
negligence, improper operation, excessive loading, maintenance, storage, commercial use, or
use other than normal.
Used other than for the purpose of the purchaser’s mobility.
Repairs and/or modifications made to any part of the scooter without specific and prior
consent from E-Wheels.
Labor, service calls, shipping (including warranty claims), and other charges incurred for repair of
the product are not approved by E-Wheels unless authorized.
Batteries: Batteries carry a limited warranty which is subject to a stringent wear and tear
clause. Any battery faults due to a defect in the original manufacture will normally become
obvious within the first two months of use. Any gradual deterioration in performance after this
period is normally associated with fair wear and tear, misuse or accidental damage and as such
is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. There is no other express warranty.
Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one (1) year from the date of the original purchase and to the extent permitted
by law. Any and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy. Liabilities
for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded
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Intended!Use!
Your"scooter"is"a"recreational"scooter"and"is"to"be"used"for"improving"mobility"in"your"daily"activities"such"as"
walking.""It"is"not"a"medical"scooter"or"medical"and"does"not"and"is"not"intended"to"provide"medical"benefits,"
medical"assistance,"medical"therapy,"or"treat"or"alleviate"any"medical"condition"or"disability."""
Quick-Start!Warnings!
The"below"warnings"and"instructions"caution"against"some"activities.""Reviewing"this"list"is"not"a"substitute"for"
reading"the"entire"Manual.""Use"common"sense"when"operating"your"scooter."""
• Do"not"disassemble"your"scooter"on"your"own."
• Avoid"touching"hot"parts"of"your"scooter"during"or"after"operation."
• Avoid"touching"hot"parts"of"your"scooter"that"may"have"become"hot"from"exposure"to"sunlight."
• Do"not"touch"any"chemicals"in"the"scooter."
• Keep"your"hands"and"other"body"parts"away"from"moving"parts"of"the"scooter."
• Do"not"operate"the"scooter"with"any"loose"clothing"or"dangling"which"wires"which"could"become"trapped"in"
the"wheels"or"other"moving"components"of"the"scooter."""
• Do"not"use"any"battery"which"is"not"approved"by"eWheels"for"use"with"your"scooter."""
• Do"not"allow"children"to"play"on"the"scooter"or"use"it"without"supervision."
• Single-person"scooters"should"only"be"used"by"one"person"at"a"time."""
• Do"not"operate"the"scooter"while"under"the"influence"of"alcohol,"drugs,"or"other"medications"which"may"
impair"your"ability"to"operate"a"vehicle."""
• Do"not"operate"the"scooter"while"using"a"mobile"phone"or"other"mobile"device."""
• Do"not"operate"your"scooter"if"it"is"not"functioning"properly."""
• Never"try"to"operate"your"scooter"beyond"the"its"limitations"as"described"in"the"manual."""
Size!and!Weight!Limits!
Your"scooter"was"designed"to"accommodate"users"up"to"a"specified"size"and"weight.""As"each"scooter"is"designed"
and"rated"differently,"ensure"you"check"your"particular"scooter"model’s"limits.""Periodically"check"your"weight"
against"your"scooter’s"limits,"as"your"weight"may"fluctuate"over"time.""Ensure"other"users"of"your"scooter"are"within"
the"weight"limits.""Operation"of"the"scooter"by"a"user"over"the"weight"limit"can"damage"the"scooter"and"can"cause"
hazardous"situations,"including"increased"braking"distances"and"times,"decreased"steering"responsiveness,"tip-
overs,"and"other"dangers"which"may"cause"injury.""Further,"modifications"which"increase"the"riding"height"of"the"
scooter,"which"raise"the"user’s"riding"height"on"the"scooter,"or"which"otherwise"change"the"center"of"gravity"of"the"
scooter"can"damage"the"scooter"and"cause"the"hazardous"situations"identified"above.""eWheels"is"not"responsible"
for"damage"to"the"scooter"or"personal"injury"caused"by"exceeding"weight"limitations"or"modifying"the"center"of"
gravity"of"your"scooter.""Do"not"adjust"your"seat"while"the"scooter"is"in"motion"or"operating."""
General!Operation!–!Safety!Belt!
If"your"scooter"is"equipped"with"a"safety"belt,"use"it"all"times"when"seated"in"the"scooter.""Do"not"operate"your"
scooter"without"wearing"the"safety"belt.""Have"the"belt"replaced"by"an"authorized"repair"technician"if"the"safety"belt"
becomes"frayed,"cut,"or"shows"other"signs"of"wear"or"damage."""

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General!Operation!-!Mirrors!
If"your"scooter"is"equipped"with"mirrors,"orient"them"so"that"you"can"see"behind"you.""Orient"the"mirrors"while"
sitting"on"the"scooter"but"while"the"scooter"is"not"moving"and"is"not"in"operation.""Never"attempt"to"adjust"the"
mirrors"while"operating"the"scooter.""Proper"orientation"of"the"mirrors"should"allow"you"to"see"behind"you"and"
should"minimize"blind"spots."""
General!Operation!–!Lights!and!Signals!
If"your"scooter"is"equipped"with"headlights"and"turn"signals,"use"them.""Using"headlights"at"night,"and"even"at"day,"
increases"your"visibility"to"other"vehicles.""Using"turn"signals"provides"warning"to"vehicle"and"pedestrian"traffic"near"
you."""
General!Operation!–!Driving!Outdoors!
Your"scooter"is"designed"to"be"driven"on"clean,"even,"dry"surfaces.""eWheels"does"not"recommend"you"store"your"
scooter"outdoors.""Your"scooter"is"susceptible"to"damage"to"electronic,"mechanical,"or"other"components"if"exposed"
to"water.""If"you"are"caught"outside"during"inclement"weather,"seek"shelter"or"ask"someone"for"assistance."""
Always"ensure"that"the"power"is"switched"off"when"getting"on"or"off"the"scooter.""Never"attempt"to"mount"or"
dismount"the"scooter"if"it"is"operational"or"moving.""Do"not"switch"the"power"off"when"the"scooter"is"still"moving"
forward"or"in"reverse.""Always"check"that"the"variable"speed"switch"is"set"to"the"desired"speed"setting.""Always"
check"that"the"desired"direction"of"forward"or"reverse"travel"is"selected"when"ready"to"drive."""
General!Operation!–!Public!Roads!
Unless"specifically"permitted"or"authorized"by"the"state,"do"not"drive"your"scooter"on"public"roads.""If"you"need"to"
drive"along"a"public"road,"use"the"sidewalk"adjoining"the"road.""Always"use"care"when"driving"near"to"or"around"
public"roads,"as"you"may"be"less"visible"to"motor"vehicles"when"riding"the"scooter"because"of"your"smaller"relative"
size"and"slower"relative"speed.""Always"be"aware"of"state"and"local"rules"of"traffic,"and"take"those"rules"into"account"
when"operating"your"scooter;"it"is"your"responsibility"to"know"those"rules,"obey"them,"and"understand"how"other"
traffic"will"operate"in"accordance"with"such"rules.""eWheels"recommends"that"you"gain"your"first"experiences"with"
your"scooter"well"away"from"public"roads,"so"that"you"can"learn"and"understand"how"the"scooter"operates"and"
handles"in"a"comfortable"and"quiet"environment."""
General!Operation!–!Alternate!Surfaces!
Do"not"drive"your"scooter"onto"stairs"or"escalators;"serious"injury"will"result.""Do"not"attempt"to"drive"your"scooter"
onto"stairs"or"escalators.""Most"elevators"are"safe"for"use"with"the"scooter.""When"confronted"with"stairs"or"
escalators,"navigate"to"the"closest"elevator"instead.""Conduct"a"visual"inspection"and"assess"the"quality"and"
condition"of"the"elevator"before"using"it.""Use"care;"some"elevators"have"awkward"entrance"angles"that"can"make"
ingress"and"egress"difficult."""
General!Operation!–!Curbs! !

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Curbs"generally"are"formed"in"two"manners:"abrupt,"vertical"curbs"and"gradual,"smooth"curbs.""Your"scooter"cannot"
drive"over"or"off"of"an"abrupt,"vertical"curb.""Do"not"attempt"to"do"so,"as"this"will"cause"serious"damage"to"your"
scooter"and"likely"injury"to"yourself.""Do"not"drive"over"a"curb"or"object"exceeding"4"inches"in"height.""Your"scooter"
can"drive"over"most"gradual,"smooth"curbs.""Approach"such"curbs"head-on,"so"that"the"scooter"is"oriented"
perpendicular"to"the"curb.""Consistently"apply"speed"over"the"curb"until"the"rear"wheels"of"the"scooter"have"moved"
just"past"the"curb.""Do"not"approach"the"curb"at"an"oblique"angle;"doing"so"can"increase"the"risk"that"your"scooter"
tips"over.""Likewise,"when"moving"down"a"curb,"approach"the"curb"perpendicular"to"it"and"not"at"an"oblique"angle.""
Avoid"stopping"completely"when"going"over"small"objects,"curbs,"or"other"obstacles"and"obstructions."""
General!Operation!–!Incline!Control!
Your"scooter"can"handle"a"wide"range"of"inclines"and"declines.""The"scooter"is"safe"for"operation"on"most"handicap-
accessible"ramps.""However,"do"not"use"the"scooter"on"inclines"of"a"degree"which"makes"operation"of"the"scooter"
difficult;"if"the"scooter"does"not"readily"climb"the"incline,"move"off"of"the"incline"and/or"ask"for"assistance.""Likewise,"
do"not"use"the"scooter"on"declines"of"a"degree"which"makes"operation"of"the"scooter"difficult;"if"the"scooter"moves"
too"quickly"on"an"incline,"fully"apply"the"brakes,"move"off"of"the"decline,"and/or"ask"for"assistance.""eWheels"
recommends"that"you"only"use"ramps"which"have"a"roughened"surface"to"prevent"slipping.""Never"drive"in"a"
transverse"direction"across"an"incline"or"turn"sharply"on"an"incline.""Never"drive"in"a"reverse"direction"down"an"
incline.""Because"the"capability"of"your"scooter"to"climb"an"incline"or"descend"a"decline"depends"on"a"number"of"
factors,"such"as"the"scooter’s"specifications,"your"size"and"weight,"the"quality"of"the"surface,"and"your"personal"
setup"of"the"scooter,"eWheels"does"not"guarantee"the"scooter’s"safety"on"a"specific"angle"of"incline"or"decline.""
However,"eWheels"does"not"recommend"you"use"your"scooter"on"inclines"or"declines"greater"than"10"degrees,"
while"making"no"guarantees"of"performance"and"safety"on"angles"less"than"10"degrees."""
General!Operation!–!Cornering!
Always"reduce"your"speed"when"making"sharp"turns.""Always"control"your"speed"when"cornering.""As"with"any"
vehicle,"maneuvering"a"corner"at"a"high"speed"increases"the"risk"of"tipping"the"scooter.""You"should"maneuver"at"a"
speed"which"is"reasonable"for"the"scooter,"its"specifications"and"conditions,"your"size"and"weight,"your"angle"of"
approach,"the"type"of"turn,"and"the"surface"conditions."""
General!Operation!–!Influences!
Do"not"operate"the"scooter"while"under"the"influence"of"alcohol,"drugs,"or"other"medications"which"may"impair"
your"ability"to"operate"a"vehicle.""The"scooter"is"heavy"and"can"reach"significant"speeds,"but"even"at"low"speeds"it"is"
dangerous"to"operate"under"the"influence"of"alcohol,"drugs,"or"other"medications"which"may"alter"or"impair"your"
coordination,"reaction"time,"reflexes,"and"other"capabilities."""
General!Operation!–!Ingress!and!Egress!
Exercise"care"when"moving"onto"your"scooter.""Ensure"the"scooter"is"braked"on"level"ground"and"the"switch"is"in"the"
off"position.""Brace"yourself"against"a"sturdy"piece"of"furniture,"or"use"a"cane"or"other"walking"assistive"equipment.""
Use"your"upper"body"to"assist"your"legs"in"lowering"you"onto"the"scooter"seat.""Move"downwardly"slowly.""Apply"
and"buckle"the"safety"belt.""Sit"for"a"few"minutes"before"operating"the"scooter.""Also"exercise"care"when"moving"off"

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of"your"scooter.""Ensure"the"scooter"is"braked"on"level"ground"and"the"switch"is"in"the"off"position.""Unbuckle"the"
safety"belt.""Getting"up"quickly"or"the"wrong"way"could"lead"to"injury.""Look"around"for"a"sturdy"piece"of"furniture,"
or"use"a"cane"or"other"walking"assistive"equipment.""Use"your"upper"body"to"assist"your"legs"in"lifting"you.""Lift"
slowly"and"pause"for"a"few"moments"if"you"feel"unsteady.""Stand"for"a"few"minutes"before"moving"further."""
Regular!Maintenance!
Always"check"your"scooter"for"normal"operation,"loose"parts,"and"defects"before"operating.""If"you"find"a"problem,"
have"it"repaired"before"operating."""
Keep"your"scooter"clean"and"dry.""Do"not"use"a"high-pressure"water"sprayer"to"clean"the"scooter.""If"you"wash"your"
scooter,"use"a"damp"sponge"or"cloth,"and"dry"the"scooter"thoroughly"before"operating.""Do"not"immerse"any"
components"in"water."""
Always"check"your"scooter"for"wear"or"damage"to"the"tires"before"operating."""
Keep"tires"inflated"to"their"recommended"tire"pressure"at"all"times.""Regularly"check"tires"for"wear,"cracks,"nails,"or"
other"damage.""Keep"tires"clean"and"replace"them"when"damaged.""Failure"to"maintain"the"tires"at"the"
recommended"tire"pressure"will"cause"premature"wear,"and"failure"to"maintain"the"tires"could"lead"to"damage"or"
personal"injury."""
Use!Within!a!Motor!Vehicle!
Do"not"sit"in"or"operate"your"scooter"in"a"motor"vehicle"such"as"a"train,"bus,"or"large"van.""Stow"or"rack"your"scooter"
according"to"the"motor"vehicle’s"guidelines"before"entering"or"when"entering"the"motor"vehicle.""Never"sit"in"your"
scooter"while"it"is"on"or"in"a"motor"vehicle"which"is"operating"or"in"motion."""
Batteries!
Do"not"use"automotive"batteries"with"your"scooter.""Always"charge"your"scooter’s"batteries"in"a"well-ventilated"
area.""eWheels"recommends"that"you"periodically"charge"your"batteries,"such"as"once"a"month,"when"your"scooter"
is"not"in"regular"use.""Ensure"the"switch"is"in"the"off"position"when"the"batteries"are"charged.""Ensure"that"the"power"
plug"is"inserted"and"plugged"firmly"into"the"battery"during"charging.""Do"not"use"an"extension"cord"while"charging"
the"batteries.""Do"not"use"a"battery"which"is"cracked,"leaking,"or"otherwise"damaged.""Do"not"use"your"scooter"if"the"
battery"is"cracked,"leaking,"or"otherwise"damaged.""Keep"tools"and"other"metal"elements"away"from"the"contact"
terminals"of"the"batteries.""Remove"the"batteries"when"transporting"your"scooter."""
Modifications!to!the!Scooter!
Do"not"disassemble"or"modify"your"scooter"on"your"own.""Do"not"remove"or"disable"any"element"or"feature"of"your"
scooter.""Do"not"modify"the"programmable"controller"governing"the"scooter’s"electric,"electronic,"and"electro-
mechanical"operations.""While"there"are"a"wide"range"of"after-market"products"available"to"modify"and"alter"
scooters,"some"may"make"your"scooter"more"dangerous"to"operate"or"may"impair"your"ability"to"operate"the"
scooter"safely.""eWheels"makes"no"claim"or"warranty"as"to"the"safety,"effectiveness,"and"operability"of"any"
aftermarket"product"added"to"your"scooter,"or"as"to"any"modification"you"make"or"have"made"to"your"scooter,"

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which"are"not"performed"by"eWheels"or"eWheels"approved"vendors.""eWheels"is"not"responsible"for"damage"to"the"
scooter"or"personal"injury"caused"by"disassembly,"modification,"or"other"alteration"of"your"scooter."""
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