USER MANUAL PORTABLE ELECTRIC SCOOTER
USER MANUAL PORTABLE ELECTRIC SCOOTER
CONTENTS 1. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS 4 2. BEFORE USE / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 3. BOX CONTENT 8 4. MAIN PARTS 9 5. SCOOTER PARTS DIAGRAM 10 6. FOLDING, UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR HEIGHT 11 7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 8. RIDING OPERATION 16 9. WARNINGS 18 10. BATTERY AND CHARGER 20 11. CLEANING 21 12. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 21 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 22 14. PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT 23 15. TRADE MARK AND LEGAL STATEMENT 23 16.
Thank you for choosing the E-TWOW portable electric scooter (hereinafter referred to as scooter). The scooter is a recreational vehicle that allows you to travel in an efficient, fun, economic and ecologic manner.
1. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS The scooter is designed for personal transportation. It is produced by Zhejiang E-TWOW Electric Vehicle Co.,Ltd; Address: No. 518, Meihe road, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China. The scooter is a two-wheeled vehicle, designed for adults over the age of 18. It can support a maximum weight of 110 kg. For a safe operation, we recommend a minimum weight of 50 kg. The scooter is sold fully assembled and it comes with a dedicated charger.
To safely ride the scooter and to avoid accidents, collisions or loss of control, please carefully read the following instructions. The use of the scooter in violation of the warnings and instructions found in this manual is at your own risk and E-TWOW is relieved of any liability regarding any damages caused by inappropriate use of the scooter. The warnings and instructions found in this manual are marked with different symbols.
• We recommend a maximum speed of 25 km/h. For your own safety, please limit the speed to 20 km/h. Avoid using the scooter when it is dark. If you must ride the scooter at night, limit the speed to 12 km/h or less, turn on the headlight and wear reflective riding equipment. • The scooter should only be charged in temperatures ranging from 0 to 40 degree Celsius, and it should only be used (discharged) in temperatures ranging from -10 to 60 degrees Celsius.
7 EN Restrictions! • For safety reasons, please do not carry two adults at the same time, and don’t carry children or pets on the scooter. • Never ride the scooter barefoot or in open-toed shoes or high-heels. • Children shall not play with the scooter. • Cleaning and maintenance should only be done by the user and they should never be done by unattended children. • Don’t clean the scooter when it is connected to the power supply.
3. BOX CONTENT When opening the box, make sure it contains the fully assembled scooter, along with the charger and the user manual. Check that all the components are present and in good condition. If you are missing any components, contact your dealer or your nearest service center. Please keep the box and the packing materials in case you need them to transport your scooter in the future.
1. Handlebar 2. Display 3. LED headlight 4. Folding lever 5. Folding hook EN 4. MAIN PARTS 6. Battery charging port 7. Folding lever 8. Folding axle 9. Rear brake 10.
5. SCOOTER PARTS DIAGRAM 1. Acceleration lever 2. Power button 3. Settings button 4. On/Off light button 5. Horn button 6. Handlebar 7. Controller 8. Folding bar 9. Front fender 10. Kickstand 11. Protection cover 12. Folding buttons 13. Electromagnetic brake lever 14.
(a) (d) (b (c) (e) (f) Folding steps • To fold the scooter start by adjusting the handlebar’s height to the minimum. Do this by opening the lock lever as shown in figures (a) and (b). • Next, press down on the display as shown in figure (d), while also pushing the height button, as shown in figure (c), to lower the handlebar’s height. Push the lock lever back into lock position.
(g) (h) Unfolding steps • Press the rear fender to release the folding hook from the opening located on the rear brake. Then, lift the handlebar until it reaches its normal position. You should hear a click when the locking bolt comes into place. • Raise the two handles of the handlebar until they align into the normal position. • Push the lock lever as shown in figures (a) and (b).
WARNING! Do not touch the brakes after a prolonged or severe use. The brake surface can overheat after prolonged use and coming in contact with it can cause burns. Horn If you turn on the power, the scooter will emit a warning sound when you press on the horn button. Lights Press the On/Off light button when necessary. The display will show a symbol (see headlight icon in the following figure) that indicates that the lights are on (both the LED headlight and the rear stop light).
Menu for speed limit To set up a speed limit, please follow the steps detailed below: • Turn off the scooter • Press and hold the electromagnetic brake lever with your left thumb. Keep it pressed during the entire operation • Turn on the scooter. The display will show the L1 option.
To avoid dangerous situations, we recommend that you only use this function for climbing ramps, or that you only use it on specially arranged tracks. Setting the function To set the P1 function follow these instructions: • Turn on the scooter • Press the electromagnetic brake lever all the way and keep it pressed during the entire operation. • Press the power button. The display will show the P1 symbol. • The function has two options: On and Off. To navigate between On and Off, press the Setting (S) button.
8. RIDING OPERATION GETTING READY • Put on your protective gear and choose a suitable place for driving the scooter (see the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS chapter) • Unfold the scooter and adjust the handlebar to the suitable height, according to your stature (see the Folding, unfolding and adjusting the handle-bar height chapter) • Press the power button. Make sure the scooter battery is sufficiently charged to power the scooter for the desired ride.
Braking instructions Electromagnetic brake: Press the electromagnetic brake lever with the left thumb to activate the electromagnetic brake. The harder you press, the stronger the braking force will be. When you activate the brake, the rear stop light will turn on. If the lights are already on, the rear stop light will double its luminous intensity when you push the brake lever. Rear mechanical brake: Press the rear fender to activate the rear mechanical brake.
9. WARNINGS Failure to follow the following instructions could cause serious injuries. DO NOT ride the scooter in the rain and/or don’t ride through any body of water with a depth bigger than 1 cm. DO NOT press the acceleration lever when walking with the scooter. DO NOT carry heavy objects on the scooter’s handlebar. Any load attached to the handlebar will affect the stability of the vehicle DO NOT ride the scooter with only one foot.
EN The scooter is meant for one rider only. DO NOT carry other adults, children or pets on the scooter. DO NOT rotate the handlebar suddenly when riding the scooter at a high speed DO NOT ride on public roads, on roads that are assimilated to public roads, on lanes or on unsafe roads, and do not violate legal regulations. Avoid high traffic areas or overcrowded areas Do not attempt to ride the scooter up and down stairs with steps that are taller than 3 cm and don’t jump over obstacles.
10. BATTERY AND CHARGER Each scooter is equipped with a battery and a charger. Please do not use batteries or chargers from other manufacturers, as the scooter, the battery, or the charger may be damaged. In this case, our company will not be responsible for the damages. Furthermore, each model has a dedicated charger, as detailed in the product specification sheet. Please do not use a charger from another model! The charger should only be used indoors, at temperatures between 0-35 degrees Celsius.
WARNING! Ensure that the scooter is turned off, it is not connected to the power supply and the charging port cover is sealed before performing any maintenance operation. Cleaning Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the main frame. Difficult to remove dirt can be cleaned with a soft brush, then cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. The scratches on the plastic parts can be polished with fine abrasive paper. WARNING! Do not wash the scooter with alcohol, gasoline, acetone or other corrosive / volatile solvents.
Replacement of wear parts should only be performed by a certified E-TWOW technician. Self-tightening nuts as well as the other self-tightening fastenings may lose their efficiency and they may need to be retightened. The tightening standard of the screws is 20 N/m but it is only used for the screws that hold the fixed parts of the scooter. Screws or nuts that are part of the scooter’s adjusting elements are only accessible to technicians from E-TWOW authorized service centers.
Waste disposal of the packaging The packaging used to protect the scooter during transport is totally recyclable. For recycling information, please contact your local authorities.
FCC Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
