Product Manual

12/7/2006
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STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER
First Time Use
Prior to using your Echo 3 Portable scooter for the first time, you must charge the batteries
fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may take up to 12 hours. Charging
the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency. Failure to do so
may cause permanent damage.
Getting Started
• Select a level area with plenty of space.
• Mount the scooter by pushing the arm (if installed) upward out of the way and sliding
onto the seat. Use the arm rest for support if necessary. DO NOT use the seat back or
tiller for support.
• Adjust the seat height as previously described.
Starting Scooter Movement
• Ensure that you are seated in a comfortable position.
• Turn the switch to the on position. The switch will light up red when on.
• Your speed setting should be on or near the turtle (slow).
• Squeeze your right hand lever (yellow dot) and the scooter will move forward slowly.
The harder you squeeze, the faster the scooter goes but will only reach the speed level
that has been selected.
• Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop as the magnetic brake
automatically engages.
Steering
Steering the scooter is light and easy. When starting off ensure that you give a wide
clearance when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle that you are passing.
When steering through limited spaces such as a doorway or when turning around, turn the
tiller handles where you want to go and apply power gently. The scooter will turn very
tightly, but will still move with complete stability as long as the speed is not too high.
Reversing
Before reversing ensure that the area behind is free from any hazards or obstructions.
Adjust your speed setting to a low setting (turtle) before you move in reverse. Squeeze
your left hand lever (red dot), and steer wide of all corners and obstacles.
Dismounting
Before dismounting ensure that the Scooter switch is turned to the off position (red light
off). Dismount the scooter by pushing the arm upward out of the way (if installed) and slide
off the seat. Use the arm rest for support if necessary. Do Not use the seat back or tiller
for support.
CAUTION: Please ensure that care is exercised when mounting or dismounting
the scooter and that the tiller and foot rest is not used for support.