Handicare 1700 User Manual

 

 
20. DO NOT move the scooter in Free-Wheel Mode with an occupant on it, whether it is  
      yourself or someone else. 
21. DO NOT attempt to operate your Scooter in a stalled condition, such as traveling or on too 

steep an incline. This may cause the circuit breaker to trip, rendering your unit temporarily 
immobile. 

22. DO NOT continue to reset the circuit breaker on your unit if it continually trips during 

normal operation. If this occurs, contact your movingpeople.net dealer. 

23. DO NOT make abrupt changes in direction while traveling at speeds greater than 2 m.p.h. (3 

km/h) or when driving on an incline or uneven surfaces.  Approach gradients HEAD-ON, not 
at an angle and follow its route up or down directly, not in zigzag movements. 

24. REDUCE speed when approaching sharp corners. 
25. DO NOT hose down, spray, submerge, or immerse any electrical components, including the 

motor, controller, speed control console, batteries or the battery charger.   

26. DO NOT hang items, shopping bags, etc., on the handlebars. 
27. DO NOT mount, hang, or attach any devices, options, or accessories etc., which could 

interfere with the speed control lever, brake lever, seat lock lever, or any other lever or 
control. 

28. ALWAYS ensure that the frame locking mechanism is completely engaged before operating 

your scooter. 

29. DO NOT discard batteries.  They should be returned to a battery recycling service in your 

area. 

30. DO NOT smoke or have any spark or open flame on or near your scooter while its batteries 

are being recharged. 

31. The batteries accumulate energy.  DO NOT short circuit. 
32. If the battery housing breaks, the cracked parts may leak acids.  Do not allow to contact the 

skin. 

33. DO NOT use liquid acid batteries. Hydrogen gas released from recharging liquid acid 

batteries is explosive and may cause serious injury damage. 

34. Your scooter is intended to help you enjoy life. Never let children play with it.