KYMCO Maxi XLS User manual

Mobility Scooter

KYMCO Healthcare UK Limited
Heol Mostyn
Village Farm Industrial Estate
Pyle
Bridgend
CF33 6BJ
TEL:[phone] FAX:[phone]
www.kymcohealthcare.co.uk
HEALTHCARE

Dear KYMCO ForU Maxi XLS Users:
Thank you for purchasing your Maxi XLS and welcome to the family of Maxi
riders. To enjoy safe and pleasant riding, please become
thoroughly familiar with this owner’s manual before you ride the scooter .
Your safety depends not only on your own alertness and familiarity with the
scooter but also the Maxi mechanical condition.
A pre-ride inspection before every outing and regular maintenance are
essential. The quality of each Maxi XLS is guaranteed.
Note: 1.The information and specifications stated in this manual are for
reference only and subject to change without notice.
2.Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in
this manual.

Maxi XLS ForU Model:
NOTE:Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in this manual.

Safety Information 1-8 37-40
Versions 941
42-43
Components 10-11 44
Brief Instructions 12-14
Adjusting the seat height 15-16
Adjusting the seat position 17-20
Driving Information 21-26
Driving the Scooter 27-34
Pusing the Scooter 35
Charging the batteries
Specifications
Maintenance and Inspection
Transporting the ForU
CONTENTS

Safety information
Symbols used
This instruction manual contains the following symbols which are used to highlight
special hazards in dealing with the product or information for simplifying the handling.
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This symbol identifies safety information which notifies you of hazards when dealing
with the product.
NOTE:
You will also find information about dealing with the product under this symbol.
Intended use
The ForU mobility scooter is constructed for use both indoors and outdoors
It is intended to increase the mobility of persons who are both physically and mentally
capable of assessing any driving situations correctly and reacting correspondingly to
them at any time.

CAUTION
Safety information
General Information
Read the entire owner’s manual thoroughly before using the Scooter!
Ensure that:
•The owner’s manual is read by all people who drive, care for and service the scooter.
•All persons who drive, care for, service the scooter have access to the owner’s manual
at any time.
Risk of accidents:
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1.Do NOT use the scooter if your driving capability is impaired through consumption of medicine
or alcohol.
2.Only use the scooter for its correct intended use.
3.Only use the scooter when it is in perfect working order.
4.If any breakdowns occur, stop using the scooter immediately and secure it against unauthorised
use.
5.It is imperative that you always rectify any faults which could influence the function and safety of
the scooter immediately.
6.Observe maximum loading -- see Specifications
7.Only use accessories and spare parts authorised by KYMCO Healthcare.
8.The scooter is only authorised for transport of one person.
9.Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.

CAUTION
Safety information
Tipping hazard:
1. Do not adjust the seat if the scooter is standing on an incline.
2. Do not lean out over the armrest to the sides or over the backrest to the rear.
Safety when driving:
Risk of accidents!
1. Check correct functioning of the brakes and lighting unit (indicators, headlights) before every
journey.
2. Always use lights when visibility is restricted, either by day or by night.
3. Check the tyre air pressure regularly.
4. Always use the seat belts,if fitted when driving.
5. Do not switch the scooter off while driving.
6. Do not drive up or down gradients which are too steep, over obstacles on gradients or up and down
ramps. Observe maximum climb angle--- see Specifications
7. Only drive through restricted widths, around bends, inclines and ramps with reduced suitable speed.
8. Only drive up or down inclines when the backrest has been adjusted to vertical.
9. Don’t drive too close to open waters.
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CAUTION
Safety information
Tipping hazard:
1. Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
2. Only drive over obstacles and up kerbstones at the lowest point and at right angles.
3. Avoid sudden changes of direction and speed.
4. Avoid steep gradients where there is a danger of skidding
(ice, snow, wet surfaces etc.).
5. Avoid loose surfaces whose characteristics you are not able to assess (woodlands, turf, beaches,
gravel etc.)
6. Always drive straight up and down gradients - do not drive in zigzags.
7. Do not turn around on inclines.
8. Do not drive down steps.
9. Do not drive backwards down gradients, stairs or kerbstones, or over obstacles.
Danger due to unintentional movement:
Always turn the scooter off using the keyswitch if you:
- want to get on or off
- intend to stop for long periods
- you are putting the scooter away.
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CAUTION
Safety information
Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance:
If the scooter is transported in the vehicle when fully assembled:
- no persons may be sitting on the scooter during loading!
- no persons may be sitting on the scooter during transport!
Clamping and crushing hazard:
Increased hazards due to clamping or crushing result due to the high component weight
such as batteries during preparation for transport and maintenance work.
1. Always carry out any work to be done with great care.
2. Always try to get help from a second person, especially when stowing parts for transport.
3. Only carry out any work described if you are used to working with the tools required.
4. Only carry out work using suitable tools.
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