Portable scooter. The Scootie Jr. is the ultimate combination of style, comfort and portability. The Scootie Jr. Portable scooter is super light and compact, and can be stored in small areas such as the trunk or back seat of your car. The Scootie Jr. Portable scooter goes with you wherever you go and can be assembled or disassembled in 15 seconds. The compact features support easy transportation of your Scootie Jr. for today’s active lifestyle. The Scootie Jr. Portable scooter can be used in confined spaces both indoors and out. Direct drive transaxles and electromagnetic brakes give a safe and efficient ride. We know that it will provide many years of mobility for you. Please ensure that you read this manual carefully, it is important for your safety that you understand the guidelines and instructions given. FEATURE GUIDE (Fig 1) 1. Tiller control head 2. Detachable seat with fold down back 3. Removable arm rests 4. Detachable basket 5. Detachable battery pack 6. Tiller release knob 7. Seat height adjustment 8. Puncture proof tires 9. Anti-tip wheels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 1 9 8/12/2004 3 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 the brake is on and the scooter is switched off. • DO NOT switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving. • DO NOT drive the scooter where you can not safely or legally walk. • DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs greater than 2 inches in height. Doing so could cause your scooter to turn over, causing injury or damage to the scooter. • DO NOT drink or use a mobile phone when driving your scooter. • DO NOT exceed the suggested user weight limit. Doing so, could cause personal injury and invalidate the warranty. • ALWAYS keep your feet on the scooter when moving. • Consult your doctor if there is any doubt about your ability to use a scooter safely. • ALWAYS slow down and proceed carefully when traveling over rough or uneven ground. • For individuals with balance problems practice getting on the scooter with assistance of a qualified healthcare professional. • DO NOT operate the scooter without anti-tip wheels installed. • DO NOT use an escalator to move a scooter between floors. Serious injury could occur. • DO NOT drive the scooter on an incline that has oil, water or ice film on it. • DO NOT try to lift the scooter by its seat, tiller, or any removable parts. Any of these could cause injury to the user or damage to the scooter. • DO NOT use parts or accessories that are not authorized by Shoprider®. • Before sitting in or exiting the scooter, REMOVE the key from the ignition. This will insure the POWER is off and the scooter can not move under its own power. • As a general precaution, always remove the key from the ignition while the scooter is not in use. This will prevent use by untrained and unauthorized persons. • DO NOT connect any medical device to the scooter battery. This could cause failure of the device, the scooter and personal injury. • Make sure the tiller is properly adjusted to the user or damage and injury could result. • DO NOT transport in a vehicle WHILE seated on the scooter. Shoprider® will not be responsible for any injury or damage that might result. • DO NOT use the scooter in the rain or near any other water source where the scooter may get wet. Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause damage to the scooter electrical components. • For maximum battery life, make sure to fully charge batteries for up to 8 hours prior to first use. 8/12/2004 4 EMI WARNING Shoprider® scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (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 sources) can cause the scooter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the scooter’s control system. The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly cla...