Warning: DO NOT overload your scooter at the rear when climbing an
incline. ALWAYS lean forward to provide the best stability and prevent rearward
tipping.
Warning: Any attempt to climb or descend an incline steeper than shown in the scooter
cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury. Never remove the anti-tipping wheels of
your scooter. They are an important part of your scooters design. See also Incline.
MODIFICATIONS
Luggie scooter has been designed to provide maximum mobility. A range of accessories are
available from your Authorized Luggie Resellers to further customize your scooter needs.
Under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove or disable any feature, part or
function of your mobility scooter.
Warning: Failure to observe the above warning may result in personal injury and/
or damage to you, your scooter and properties.
INCLINES
More and more modern buildings are designed with disability access in mind.
may have turning switchbacks (180 degree turns) that require you to have good cornering
skills on your scooter. Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of
a ramp or other incline. ALWAYS sit with your back on the back rest of your seat, brace
Take a wide arc with your Luggie around tight corners. Your rear wheels will follow
preventing you from cutting the corner short and bumping or getting hung up on raised
curbs. When descending an incline, keep your speed adjustment set to the slowest speed to
ensure a safely controlled descent. ALWAYS drive down an incline facing forward ONLY.
If your scooter descent is quicker than you anticipated, allow the scooter to completely
stop, then progress at a slower speed setting.
Warning: Never drive down an incline at full speed. When climbing an incline, try
to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate
smoothly with caution. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Lean forward towards your
handlebars to increase stability and prevent rear tipping when moving up the incline.
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6 degrees maximum incline
6 degrees maximum incline