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PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
1) Read and understand your owner's manual carefully
before using your Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV).
2) Thoroughly inspect your PEV for loose or damaged
parts before each use. If there are any loose or
damaged parts, perform the needed adjustments or
repairs before starting your PEV.
3) To familiarize yourself with the PEV, try using
it first like a regular bicycle until you can safely
control your balance. 4) Check the tire pressure of
both wheels. The tires on your PEV should be
inflated to the maximum recommended pressure. This
rating is printed on the sidewall of the tire or
specified in the manual. 5) Make certain that the
brakes work properly: make the vehicle move by
pushing or using the pedals and check the rear and
the front brake.
6) Inspect the throttle by twisting it on and
letting it snap back. BE SURE THE THROTTLE SNAPS
BACK TO ITS STARTING POSITION!! A STICKY THROTTLE
CAN CAUSE UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION AND THUS BODILY
INJURY.
7) Make certain the battery is charged completely by
hooking up the charger. If the red light is on, the
charge is in process. Charge it until the green
light come on.
PERFORMANCE AND RANGE
Your PEV will get the best performance when used on
smooth and flat terrain. The range may vary
depending on the load weight, terrain, tire
pressure, wind resistance and the number of stops.
Remember to charge your PEV after every ride, even a
short ride! Never leave the batteries in a
discharged state overnight. Do not force the motor
on steep terrain; rather gently use the power while
you are pedaling. Assisting the motor's acceleration
by using the pedals will increase your speed and
range.
CIRCUIT PROTECTION
All the PEVs are equipped with several electrical
circuit protection devices.
1) The motor controller will automatically limit the
current to protect the motor from over-heating. This
may occur when you are traveling up a steep incline
or a similarly demanding environment.
2) Check your manual if your PEV is equipped with a
low voltage protection switch. If the battery
voltage drops below the specified protection level,
the controller will shut down automatically. If
there is no protection switch, you should keep track
on the battery charge level. Check in your manual
the recommended charge indication level up to which
you can safely ride your PEV. When the batteries are
in a low state of charge, a quick acceleration of
the throttle or otherwise high demand of current
will drain the power faster. This will also shorten
the battery life. Assisting with the pedals to
accelerate your PEV will prevent such an extreme
voltage drop.
3) In some models there is also a protection fuse
connected between the batteries. It works as an
ultimate protection of the motor and the batteries.
WARNING It is very important to keep your tires
inflated to the recommended pressure printed on the
sidewall of the tire. Low tire pressure can result
in the following:
1) Reduced range
2) Reduced speed
3) Diminished battery life due to excessive current
draw
4) Overheating of controller and/or motor, which
could result in failure. Tires will slowly lose
pressure over time, so be sure to monitor your tire
pressure frequently.
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