2. SAFETY NOTES
Read well before operation!
2.1 General safety notes
Warning:
Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual!
-Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user's manual!
Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to drive is impaired by medication or alcohol!
-Never drive any vehicle under the influence of medication or alcohol!
Danger of damage or injury if the scooter is accidentally set into motion!
-Switch the power system off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects!
-Be aware that there are only the motor brakes to stop your scooter. When the motors are disengaged,
these brakes are automatically deactivated. For this reason, freewheel operation is only recommended on
flat surfaces, never on gradients. Never leave your vehicle on a gradient with its motors disengaged. Always
re-engage the motors immediately after pushing the vehicle.
Danger of injury if the On/Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, due to it coming to an
abrupt, sharp stop!
-If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the drive lever, which will bring you to a halt! Only
switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort!
Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it!
-Never transport the scooter with the occupant seated in it!
Danger of injury if maximum permissible load is exceeded!
-Do not exceed the maximum permissible load (see technical specifications)!
Danger of injury due to wrong lifting or dropping of heavy components!
-When maintaining, servicing or lifting any part of your scooter, take into account the weight of the
individual components, especially of the batteries! Be sure at all times to adopt the correct lifting posture
and ask for assistance if necessary!
Danger of injury if you fall off of the scooter!
-If restraining systems are installed (such as seat belts), use them each time you drive the scooter.
Danger of injury by moving parts!
-Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter, like wheels or a Seat Lifter, especially
when children are around!
Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected!
-Do not connect any electric devices to your vehicle that are not expressly certified by Excel® for this
purpose! Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Excel® Dealer!
Danger of technical failure and injury if unauthorized spare parts and components are used!
-Only use original Excel® spare parts, which have been approved for use with this vehicle!
2.2 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference
This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with international standards as to its
compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields,
such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence
the functions of electric vehicles. Also, the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a low level
of electromagnetic interference, which however will remain within the tolerance permitted by law.
For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions:
