MOLINO Electric Step Owner's manual

OWNER/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ELECTRIC SCOOTER
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual thoroughly before operating and handling the electric
scooter, please follow all safety procedures and warnings to reduce the risk of riding the scooter
WARNING:
24V electric operated toy!
Not for children under the age of 7!
MAKE SURE THE POWER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF AFTER USING EACH TIME.

Table of contents
ITEM IDENTIFICATION ..............................................................PAGE3
SAFETY WARNINGS ....................................................................PAGE4
ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION..............................................PAGE5-9
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING........................................................PAGE6
HANDLEBARS.................................................................................PAGE6
POWER SWITCH..............................................................................PAGE6
HAND OPERATED ACCELERATION.............................................PAGE6
HAND OPERATED MECHANICAL BRAKE...................................PAGE6
RANGE AND SPEED............................................................................PAGE6
STEERING ADJUSTMENT..................................................................PAGE6
CHARGING..........................................................................................PAGE6
CHARGING PROCEDURE.................................................................PAGE7
IMPORTANT..........................................................................................PAGE7
SCOOTER OPERATION.......................................................................PAGE7
REMOVABLE PLATFORM,BATTERY ACCESS................................PAGE8
DRIVE BELT ALIGNMENT.................................................................PAGE8-9
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION............................................PAGE10
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE..............................................................PAGE11
GENERAL INFORMATION.....................................................................PAGE12
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Thank you for your purchase of the Electric Scooter.
The scooter will provide you with hours of fun and help you get some exercise,
something we need on a daily basis. The scooter is an eco-friendly choice of
transportation since it is environmentally friendly and quiet. The scooter costs only few
pence per day to operate and is completely portable with the quick fold mechanism. You
can either store it in a car or take it with you on a train, or even in a bus!
Your scooter will provide best results on a smooth and flat terrain. You can always assist
your scooter, especially by pushing and kicking it like any other traditional push kick
scooter. Please be sure to operate your scooter safely and be aware of pedestrians. Be
observant of all local and state laws according to scooter usage.
Make sure to pay attention to ALL safely warnings and cautions noted in this manual.
Item identification
Before operating familiarise yourself with these items (see fig.1)
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Safety warnings
Before you attempt to ride the scooter, please read and ensure that you have understood
the following instructions:
·Never ride the scooter on public streets or roads. Check local ordinances where riding
is permissible.
·Although the minimum age for riders is 7 years old but recommended age is 12 and
over. Maximum rider weight must not exceed 70 kgs.
·Always wear an approved safety helmet when riding. Be cool ...be safe.
·Wear proper footwear when riding. Never go barefoot.
·Avoid riding on gravel, sand, grass, slick or wet surfaces. The scooter performs best
on smooth dry surfaces as it is designed to be used there only.
·Never ride the scooter over curbs or jumps. This scooter is not designed for this type
of riding. The retailer, distributor, importer and manufacturer will not be responsible for
any injuries to the rider or damages to the scooter that occur from these types of
activities.
·Power is at full when foot operated power switch is engaged. Be prepared.
·The brake is designed to control speed as well as stopping.
·Never ride the scooter with more than one person. Multiple riders could lead to loss
of control.
·Keep hands, feet, hair & shoestrings away from moving parts.
·Never leave children unattended with the scooter. This could lead to potential
hazards.
·Familiarise yourself with the scooter and check all fasteners for tightness before each
use.
·Do not store batteries near high temperature, batteries might explode.
·Do not expose charger to moisture or use it if it is damaged. Regularly check its cord,
plug and enclosure for any damage. The charger must not be used until the damage is
repaired.
·Never operate scooter while it is impaired.
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·CAUTION!-It is always recommended to start the Electric Scooter by pushing, thus to
reduce the start load on the motor. Your scooter would have a much longer lifetime with
push assistance.
-It is an electrically operated toy! Recommended transformer must be used.
-The transformer is not a toy! It involves a risk of electric shock!
-Charger is meant for dry locations, and indoor use only.
Adjustments and Operation
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING
Your scooter is shipped in the folded and locked position. To unfold, lift the quick release
handle on the opposite side. This is an adjustable spring-loaded handle (fig.2). Turn the
spring loaded handle. This will allow you to lift the handlebars to the upright position.
Lock the spring-loaded handle into the small round guide hole. Clamp down the quick
release handle. Check for a secure lick. Reverse this procedure to fold. There is a
tightness control adjustment nut on the spring-loaded handle.
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HANDLEBARS
Insert grips into handlebar T-Frame as shown in fig.3. Be sure that snap pins fit into, and
lock, the small holes located at the top of the T-Frame. With the handlebars in the upright
and locked position, and the rider standing on the platform with ONE FOOT on the brake,
adjust the handlebar height to just below the rider's waistline. This is accomplished by
loosening the height adjuster (fig.3) while holding and tightening height adjuster. Be sure
height adjuster is tight again.
POWER SWITCH
The scooter is equipped with a power switch located towards the front of the scooter
platform (fig.1).When depressed, the power is on, and the motor and rear wheels cause
the scooter to move forward.
HAND OPERATED ACCELERATION
This scooter is equipped with a hand-operated accelerator located on the right hand side
of the handlebars. Use four fingers to depress or release, with the other fingers placed on
the side of the handlebar, control the magnitude of the acceleration.
HAND OPERATED MECHANICAL BRAKE
The rear wheel brake is engaged by depressing the brake lever located on the left hand
side of the handlebar. This can be performed by using four fingers of the left hand, with
the thumb placed on the handlebar itself. This is a friction brake. The harder it is pressed,
the more "braking" action will be applied on the rear wheel. This brake has a micro
device that will deactivate the power of the motor simultaneously.
RANGE AND SPEED
When fully charged the scooter will cover approximately 15km on level ground, with a
70 kg rider. The top speed is approximately 15km/h with a 70kg rider on level ground
and calm winds. Please note that these figures are estimates only, thus they may vary.
STEERING ADJUSTMENT NUTS
You will need to periodically check the steering for looseness. The tightness of the
steering can be adjusted by turning the round nut clockwise and locking the hex nut
(fig.1).
CHARGING
When shipped, the batteries are fully charged. Charging the batteries after every use is
recommended. For extended battery life, avoid discharging batteries before they are
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completely recharged. Lastly, follow this one simple use: When the scooter starts to slow
down on level ground, it is time to recharge. Try not to delay recharging your scooter.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
With the charger in hand, locate the charge socket under the scooter. Plug the charger into
the charge socket. Next, plug the charger into the standard 110/220-Volt electrical
outlet(see fig.4). Charging temperature 10 to 35 C. Do not overcharge. When finished
(Red light shows up on the charger), unplug charger from the outlet, and then the scooter.
Make sure to replace the cap over the charge socket.
IMPORTANT
To ensure that the batteries are fully charged between uses but not over-charged, please
follow the recommended charging times. Battery overcharging does not result in longer
running time; however, it merely damages the batteries and reduces their lifespan.
SCOOTER OPERATION
Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection, shoes and for inexperienced riders, we
further recommend gloves, knee and elbow pads.
Before riding, be sure to have a clear unobstructed level path ahead of the rider. Firmly
grab the handlebars with both hands. Place one foot onto the platform. Go ahead and
push off with the other leg like riding any other foot scooter. Simultaneously, engage the
motor
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by simply depressing the accelerator, located on the right-hand side of the handlebars.
You will feel the power of the motor as you begin to raise the other leg off the ground. To
disengage or slow/stop, depress the brake, located on the left-hand side of the handlebar.
As you become a more skilled rider and familiarize with you new electric scooter, you
will begin to use a combination of brake and power to achieve optimum operation. Be
sure to recharge the batteries after using.
REMOVABLE PLATFORM
The platform is removable to gain access to the batteries. Simply remove the four deck
screws with a Phillips screwdriver (fig.5), and lift off the platform. Reverse procedure to
replace platform.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT
Periodic adjustment of the drive belt is highly required. The belt will become loose after
hours of operation. Thus, when this happens, the belt will make a popping sound while
accelerating. When this occurs, you must tighten the drive belt immediately. To tighten
the belt, slightly loosen near rear axle nuts and rotate the belt adjuster discs equally
(fig.6). Tighten axle nuts and recheck belt tension.
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DRIVE BELT ALIGNMENT
If you experience either the drive belt coming off the drive gear or the wheel gear and/or
rubbing against the scooter frame, there most likely is belt misalignment. To re-align,
carefully place the scooter upside down on a sturdy surface (table, stool, etc.) and
determine the direction of the belt-side movement (fig.7). You will slightly need to move
the rear wheel left or right to re-align. To do this, slightly loosen axle nuts and rotate the
belt adjuster discs. Tighten axle nuts and check alignment by engaging power. Recheck
alignment after riding; readjust if necessary.
*Installation of Seat (For models with seats only)
Important:
Press down the seat column into the hole on the main board, Ensure the snap pin pops out
and lock the piece properly, and clip firmly. Insert the seat into the upper hole, use a
spanner to tighten the locking net, ensure the seat is stable to use. The seat can only be
used with this product when the steering is completely locked. This must be checked by
an adult prior to use.
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Important Battery Information
BATTERY CARE
1. Store the scooter and charge batteries at a temperature between 10 and 35°C. The
higher the temperature, the faster the batteries will self-discharge. Always try to keep
your batteries charged at all times. Inspect batteries occasionally and keep the terminals
clean and connections tight.
2. Handle the batteries and charger with care. Do not overcharge. Refer to the charging
times chart.
3. We suggest that you purchase additional batteries for extra power requirements.
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