Shoprider QT3 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
MODELS QT3 & QT4
QT8 & GK7

Mounting
Make sure your Q.T. Scooter is on level ground –Battery charge meter will be in the
green.
Seat yourself in the Scooter.
Turn the speed dial to slow. (Turn the dial to the left).
Turn the on/off key to the ON position –Battery charge meter will be in the green.
Dismounting
Ensure that your Q.T. Scooter has fully stopped.
Turn the on/off key to the OFF position
You can now dismount from the seat.

Basic Driving
Make sure you have completed the details described under “mounting”.
For the standard unit push on the accelerator lever with your RIGHT thumb to start
moving forward.
To STOP gently release the accelerator lever.
Practise these two basic functions until you are proficient in their use.
Steering the Q.T. Scooter is easy and logical. Just be sure to remember to give a
clearance when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacles.
When turning always turn your Q.T. Scooter to a LOW speed.
If it is a tight turn (entering a doorway or going around a blind corner) STOP your
Q.T. Scooter. Turn your steering column in the direction you wish to proceed whilst
still in the stationary position. Then apply the power gently to move forward The
Q.T. Scooter will move gently and with complete stability.
REVERSING requires your attention
Always turn your Speed dial to SLOW before reversing.
Push the accelerator lever with your left thumb.
Remember, when you reverse steer you turn in the OPPOSITE direction to the way
you want to go. Always take your time.
The Q.T. Scooters are not designed for use in loose gravel, sand or soft grass. Your
scooter is also not designed to be used in wet weather or rain.
Ramps
The stability of your scooter is governed by several factors such as the seating
position of the occupant, the angle of the slope, your height and weight. When
approaching an incline, do so directly, avoid driving up on an angle. Where ever
possible avoid making turns on any incline or decline. When going down a slope set
the speed setting to SLOW, this will ensure there is a safe controlled decent. When
the thumb levers are released the scooter will slow to a stop.
Do not turn off the control key whilst the unit is in motion.
Please follow all the guidelines and your scooter will perform admirably over many
surfaces.

Doors
Always ensure your speed is set at the SLOWEST setting.
Think in terms of using the power of the Q.T. Scooter to do the work for you. For
doors that open outward, hold the door knob with your right hand and reverse the
Q.T. Scooter as described earlier. Where the door opens inwards hold the door knob
with your left hand and push your accelerator lever with your RIGHT thumb.
Transporting Your Scooter
Always ensure your scooter is turned OFF on the steering column.
Remove your basket by pulling it up gently.
Remove your seat by folding the back down and gently pulling up on the seat lever.
When the seat lever is up, pull straight up firmly but slowly and the seat will lift off.
(As indicated in figure #1)
Remove the battery pack by pulling up and forward on the battery pack handle to
release the Velcro tabs holding the battery pack in place. We suggest you place your
free hand on the seat post to help support you and make the task easier. (As indicated
in figure #2)
To split the scooter use the red release lever to release the motor section and lift up to
separate. (As indicated in figure #3)
Fold the front tiller down onto the scooter after turning the tiller knob anti clockwise
until the small teeth disengage. (As indicated in figure #4)
Lay the tiller down and engage the tiller lock at the front of the scooter to stop the
tiller moving in transit. (Always remember to disengage the tiller lock before using
your scooter again. (As indicated in figure #5)
The scooter is now ready to be placed in the car.
Once the Scooter has been placed in the car the basket and battery pack can be placed
loosely around the main components. (As indicated in figure #6)

CHARGING
The battery pack can be charged as an independent unit. It does not have to be
connected to the scooter (See Diagram below)
The battery charge level indicator will be in the RED section when the battery is very
low.
Place the MALE socket of the battery charger into the female socket on the battery
pack taking care to ensure that the pins line up correctly.
Plug your charger into the wall and turn the power on. The charger light will glow
RED indicating the batteries are NOT fully charged. When the batteries have reached
their capacity the charger light will glow GREEN.
If you turn your Q.T. Scooter on while the battery charger is still operating a beeping
alarm will sound to advise you to turn off and disengage the charger.