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Shoprider GK8 manual

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    3/17/2005 1 Dasher 3 Dasher 4 Portable Scooter Model: GK83 / GK8 User Manual ™ ™[...]

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    3/17/2005 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….…………3 FEATURE GUIDE…………………………………………………………….………..3 SAFETY ADVICE………………………………………………………………….…...4 EMI WARNING………………?[...]

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    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. The Dash[...]

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    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. Anti-tip wheels 10. Front bumper 11. Tiller lock for transport 12. Detachable [...]

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    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. • DO NOT switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving. • DO [...]

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    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. The interference (from radio wave s ources) can cause the [...]

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    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. If unintended mo[...]

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    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. Folding the Tiller (Fig 3) Fold down the tiller by loosening the tiller angle adjustment knob loca[...]

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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. Caution – Do[...]

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    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. To dis engage the drive mechani sm (neutral), move t he lev er forward (the scooter can now be pushe[...]

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    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. Failure to do so may [...]

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    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. When going down a ramp or slo[...]

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    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. 2) Fold the seat down and remov e: Pull yellow swivel se[...]

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    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. Battery life and performance may be affect ed by temperature, terrain, condition of battery, the weight of the user, and care of b[...]

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    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. • Most lubricated components on the Das her Portable scoot[...]

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    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. The actual driving range vari es with the factors shown below: a) the weight of occupant b) ground surface c) battery conditions d[...]

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    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. Maintenance records (below) should be kept at all times. The manufacturer / distributor / vendor will be indemnified from any product liability claim if the above maintenance / se rvice re[...]

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    3/17/2005 19 NOTES:[...]

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    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. Shoprider® disclaims all responsibility for any [...]