Pride Mobility GOPHER User manual

GOPHER / GOPHER DX
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Manufactured by Wu’s Tech Co. Ltd.
3 Fl. No. 112 Sec. 2, Chung-Shan N. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Imported by Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
20-24 Apollo Drive, Hallam, Victoria, Australia 3803
Ph: 03 8770 9600

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1.
PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION..……..……………………………………
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2.
SAFETY NOTICE………...………………………………………………...…..
2.1 Before driving
2.2 While driving
2.3 Labeling
2.4 EMI
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3.
PARTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………..……….
3.1 Parts description
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OPERATION…………………………………………………………………....
4.1 Control panel
4.2 How to operate your scooter
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BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE……………………………………….....
5.1 Charging the battery
5.2 Battery
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6.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………..…
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Regular checking record
6.3 Battery, fuse and tyre
6.4 Storage
6.5 Moving about
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TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION…………….………………
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8.
WARRANTY………………………………………………………………….....
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION
Please carefully read this owner‟s manual before using the vehicle. Improper use of the vehicle
could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. Therefore for maximum pleasure while using the
vehicle please read this owner‟s manual.
This owner‟s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the vehicle,
assembly instructions, as well as instructions for how to deal with possible accidents.
The symbols used in this manual are explained below:
Read especially the notes marked with these symbols:
Warning
Improper usage could result in serious injury or death
Attention
Improper usage could lead to injury and/or damage to your scooter.
Suggestion
Follow these instructions to keep your vehicle in a good operating order.
This manual includes a copy of repair and maintenance record chart and warranty
information. Please keep it in a safe place or in the scooter.
If someone else uses the scooter, please make sure that you provide them with the
instruction manual for his or her consideration.
As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the
vehicle that you purchased. We reserve the right to make design modifications.
Our scooters have been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet
affordable solution for some mobility requirements.
Suggestion
To maximize your batteries efficiency and service life, please
fully recharge your new battery before its first time use.

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2.1 BEFORE DRIVING
The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving.
Therefore, please always keep the following safety notices in mind.
■The same traffic rules apply to the use of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians
For your safety, please therefore follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.
Ride on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on
motorways or dual carriageways.
Please do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.
Please be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use at
night.
Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter on busy street or in shopping malls.
■Practice operating your vehicle
Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the
operation of your scooter. Please practice in a wide and open area like a park. In order to
avoid accidents with your scooter while driving, please bear in mind driving motions, such as
accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, up-and down ramps.
Please turn the speed dial to low speed position for your initial practice.
Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving for the first time.
Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and
control your scooter.
■The Gopher Scooter is only to be used by one person at a time
Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children)
■Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul goods
As the maximum weight can be carried please refer to “MAX USER WEIGHT”in “7.
SPECIFICATION”
Maximum loading weight for basket is 3 kg .
▓Recommended incline:
The scooter has undergone extensive incline testing. Angles and weights shown here for this
scooter indicate the safe working angles for the user and equipment. Any scooter used outside
these parameters may be unsafe
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2.2 WHILE DRIVING
■Please carry out daily inspections. Refer to the section 6 entitled “Inspection and
Maintenance”
■Do not move your body out of the vehicle while moving
Such action may cause you to lose balance and risk injury from falling.
Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels.
■Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below.
On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over
or icy. Keep away from places where you might get the wheels stuck.
Do not drive at night or when it is raining, snowing or misty.
Do not drive your vehicle in an “S”pattern or make erratic turnings.
Do not take the scooter onto escalators.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A
MOTOR VEHICLE (E.G. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC).
■About Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment
Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving.
Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.
Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter‟s battery.
■Automatic Power Shut Down
In order to avoid accidental battery run down, your scooter is equipped with an automatic
power shut down facility. If the scooter is switched on, after remaining undisturbed for a period
of thirty minutes it will automatically turn off. Should this occur, simply switch your scooter off
and back on and it will be ready to use once again.
■Ramps, inclines and drops
Do not drive onto steep ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section
entitled “CLIMBING ANGLE”in “7. SPECIFICATION“
Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient.
Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes.
Please slow down when driving on roads with inclines.
Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.
Always lean forward when climbing a steep gradient.
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■Starting and Driving
1. Make sure the seat is installed properly.
2. Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.
3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them.
4. Turn the power switch to “ON”. If necessary, turn on the headlights.
5. Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey. If you have
any doubt about the remaining power, please recharge the batteries before departure.
6. Set the speed dial to a position you feel safe and comfortable with.
7. Check the forward/reverse speed lever works correctly.
8. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly.
9. Make sure it is safe around you before you drive on the street. Engage the 6 km/h switch if
you are driving on the pavement.
WARNING !
Do not set in the freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.
Always re-engage the anti-freewheel device before use. Failure to do so may result in injury.
To protect your safety, the power will automatically cut off and electromagnetic brake system
will activate while you are driving down a steep gradient. This will limit the speed to a safe
level. Turn the power on again to re-start your scooter.
Maximum User Weight Limit
Refer to section entitled “MAX. USER WEIGHT”in “8. SPECIFICATION”. Overloading past
the weight limit may lead to damage of your scooter or cause it to malfunction and may
endanger your safety. The warranty does not cover this type of damage.
Attention
1. Do not push both RH & LH sides of the speed control lever simultaneously. This might
leave you unable to control your scooter.
2. Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop
and possible risk of accident and injury.
3. Do not set to the highest speeds while driving indoors.
4. Do not adjust the speed dial while driving, a sudden change in speed may cause danger
to you and others, and may cause damage to your scooter.
5. Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle as this could affect
the safe operation of your scooter.
6. Do be careful while driving in heavy traffic or crowded areas.
7.While reversing the vehicle, beware of people or objects behind you.
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▓Stopping
1. Release the speed control lever completely. The vehicle will naturally brake and stop.
2. Turn the power switch to (OFF). Then pull out the key.
2.3 LABELING
Please carefully read all labels on the scooter before driving it. For your future reference, do not
remove them.
1. CE LABEL …………………………………………………………
2. WARNING EMI LABEL…………………………………………
3. WARNING EMERGENCY FREEWHEEL
DEVICE LABEL……………………………………. ………..…..
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2.4 EMI
This portion of the content will provide the user with basic information that describes the
problems with EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility
or exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected
or erratic movement occur.
Caution: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects
of electromagnetic interference on your electric scooter.
■ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES
Powered vehicle may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations,
amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones. The interference
(from radio wave sources) can cause the powered vehicle to release its brakes, move byitself,
or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the powered vehicle‟s
control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter
(V/m). Each powered vehicle can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called its
“immunity level”. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this time, current
technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide
useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This powered vehicle
model as shipped, with no further modification, has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any
accessories.
There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday
environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent
and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warning listed below,
your risk to EMI will be minimized.
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:
1. Hand-held portable transceivers ( transmitter-receivers with the antenna mounted
directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, “ walkie
talkie”, security, fire, and police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal
communication devices.
2. Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks,
ambulances and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the
Vehicle,
3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitter
(radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios;
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3. PARTS INTRODUCTION
3.1 PARTS DESCRIPTION
1. Indicator Lamp 2. Charger Socket Cover 3. Basket Bracket
4. Tiller Adjust Lever 5. Head Lamp 6. Seat Remove Lever
7. Seat Slide Lever 8. Armrest 9. Freewheel Lever
10. Side Reflector 11. Rear Lamp 12. Anti-tip Wheel
13. Rear Reflector 14. Width Adjustable Armrests Knob
15.Rear Indicator Lamp 16. Rear View Mirror
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