Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GK83 Shoprider
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3/17/2005 1 Dasher 3 Dasher 4 Portable Scooter Model: GK83 / GK8 User Manual ™ ™.
3/17/2005 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….…………3 FEATURE GUIDE…………………………………………………………….………..3 SAFETY ADVICE………………………………………………………………….
3/17/2005 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider® Dasher Portable scooter. The Dasher is the ultimate combinatio n of style, comf ort and portability. The Dasher comes with three interchangeable colors, giving you the choice of a different color every day, and includes se veral innovative and convenient features.
3/17/2005 4 FEATURE GUIDE (Fig 1) 1. Tiller control head 2. Detachable seat with fold down back 3. Removable flip-up arm rests 4. Detachable basket 5. Detachable battery-pack 6. Tiller adjustment knob 7. Swivel seat lever and seat release lever 8. Puncture proof tires 9.
3/17/2005 5 SAFETY ADVICE • DO NOT carry passengers. • DO NOT exceed inclines over 8 degrees (14% grade). • DO NOT turn on steep inclines. • DO NOT turn suddenly at high speeds. • DO NOT get on or off the scooter unless th e brake is on and the scooter is switched off.
3/17/2005 6 EMI WARNING Shoprider® scooters may be susc eptible to electromagnetic in terference (EMI), which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radio, and cellular phones.
3/17/2005 7 WARNINGS 1. Do not operate hand-held tran sceivers (transmitters-receive rs), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the scooter is turned ON. 2. Be aware of nearby transmi tters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to them.
3/17/2005 8 ADJUSTMENTS Tiller Angle Adjustment (Fig 2) At the base of the tiller is a round knob. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller and select the desired tiller angle. Turn the knob clockwise to securely lock the tiller into place.
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3/17/2005 10 SCOOTER TILLER CONTROLS (FIG 7) Speed Controls The speed control allows you to set a s peed between slow (turtl e) and fast (rabbit). Battery Level Indicator Gauge Where the needle sits, shows the amount of charge left in your batteries. The amount of charge will only show at its true leve l when the scooter is in drive.
3/17/2005 11 DRIVE/FREEWHEEL OP ERATION (FIG 8) The drive/freewheel lever (yellow ball handle) is located under the seat at the right rear of unit. This lever allows you to disengage the dr ive mechanism and push the scooter while in freewheel mode.
3/17/2005 12 STARTING TO DRI VE YOUR SCOOTER First Time Use Prior to using your Dasher Po rtable scooter for the first time , you must charge the batteries fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may ta ke up to 12 hours. Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery effici ency.
3/17/2005 13 EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER Ramps The stability of your scooter is governed by seve ral factors such as the seating position , the angle of the slope and your heig ht and weight. When approaching an incline, do so dir ectly and not at an angle and where ever possible avoid making turns.
3/17/2005 14 TRANSPORT / STORAGE The Dasher Portable scooter is designed to be quickly and easily disassembled into sections for transportation and storage. Follo w these simple guidelines for disassembly: Dasher Disassembly (Fig 9 & 10) 1) Remove the front basket: Lift basket up and off.
3/17/2005 15 BATTERIES AND BA TTERY CHARGING The Shoprider® Dasher Portabl e scooter is supplied with ma intenance-free, sealed lead acid batteries. For easy handling, the batteries are contained within a battery pack.
3/17/2005 16 MAINTENANCE Tires Since your tires are flat free tires, there is no need to ever worry about tire air pressure. General Maintenance and Lubrication • Inspection for loose wheel bolts, seat and arm tightening bolts, and other nuts and bolts is recommended on a regular basis.
3/17/2005 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. 1. Include the Anti-Tip wheel. 2. Driver weight may exceed weight of t he unit; speed must be reduced when turning.
3/17/2005 18 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety, quarterly inspection and service on the product has to be performed and signed by an authorized provi der.
3/17/2005 19 NOTES:.
3/17/2005 20 WARRANTY Please refer to warranty information included with unit. DISCLAIMER Congratulations on y our purchase of the Shoprider® Dasher Portable scooter. It is not intended to be used by individuals with physical lim itations that could prevent the user from operating this unit safely.
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