Owner`s Manual
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1. Pe qat 7 FUSE INSTALLATION Sieg pss a a hala 8 CHARGING i u lk n ices 8 RIDING STOPPING amp BRAKING z u u uu ioannas bari 9 FOLDING STORAGE amp BRAKING er siete 9 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 10 TIRE WHEE ES uuu tas 10 MAINTENANCE amp ADJUSTMENTS 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE amp OTHER 12 GENERAL INFORMATION TECH SUPPORT 13 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Do not use this vehicle for the first time until you have inflated the tires to the correct PSI and completely charged the battery Failure to follow these instructions may damage your vehicle and void your warranty CALL 1 888 518 3588 For General Information or Parts Visit ELECTRICWHEELSTORE COM Page5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EWHEELS EW 280 b lt Van iabe Speed Throttle e Hand Brake Foldable Handlebar Post Aluminum Deck lt 140 Watt Motor High Tensile Steel Frame Photo s may vary Page6 PACKAGE CONTENTS Your EWHEELS EW 280 comes with the following items in the box Please locate all of the following 1 The EWHEELS EW 280 2 24V Battery Charger 3 Tool Kit 4 Product Handbook GETTING STARTED2. 1 Loosen the tension screw on the left hand brake lever by rotating it counter clockwise until the wheel spins freely For brakes that are adjusted too loose 1 Tighten the tension screw on the left hand brake lever by rotating it clockwise until the wheel has a slight drag For further adjustment Locate the adjustment screw on the rear brake hub located on the rear wheel For brakes that are adjusted too tight 1 Loosen the tension screw on the rear brake hub by rotating it clockwise until the wheel spins freely For brakes that are adjusted too loose 1 Tighten the tension screw on the rear brake hub by rotating it counter clockwise until the wheel has a slight drag Squeaky Brakes The brakes may squeak before they are broken in This is normal and will not affect the function or performance of the brakes With continued use the squeak should go away TIRE AND WHEELS The EWHEELS EW 280 used different rim and tire assemblies on the front and rear wheels Front wheel is a hard rubber wheel The back wheel is a hard rosin wheel Tire wear will differ based on rider weight riding conditions and care Replacement tires can be obtained at your local EWHEELS dealer through shops or from the EWHEELS website at ELECTRICWHEELSTORE COM Pagel0 MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED TOOLS To adjust and service the EWHEELS EW 280 you will need the following tools Allen Wrenches 3 4 5 6 mm Wrenches 8 10 13 mm Open end w
3. Please read and understand these instructions and the OPERATING PROCEDURES section prior to starting or riding your EW 280 Assembly 1 Carefully remove the EW 280 from the box 2 unfold the EW 280 begin by pressing down on the FOLDING HANDLE with one hand while gently pulling up on the handlebars with the other The handlebar will snap into place and will not move when secured properly 3 Loosen the handlebar clamp and raise the handlebar to the desired height being sure the pole snaps into place Then tighten clamp securely 4 attach the handlebars to each side of the t bar first loosen the top handlebar clamp then slide each handlebar into the t bar being sure they snap into place and are in the correct orientation for riding Finish by clamping down the clamp lever securely Page7 Fuse Installation Your scooter comes with a 20amp fuse that may need installed if not done so already at the factory Follow the instructions below to properly install the fuse before attempting to use your scooter 1 Locate the 20amp glass fuse that came with your scooter 2 Locate the fuse holder on the front of the scooter frame under the footplate photo above 3 Remove the fuse holder cap and insert the fuse into the cap first 4 Then insert fuse cap into fuse holder and gently tighten DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CAP Charging Your scooter comes charged out of the carton We still recommend charging th
4. ELECTRIC WHEELS EW 280 Electric Scooter Owners Manual PLEASE BE SAFE WHEN RIDING ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND OBEY ALL LAWS Pagel IMPORTANT BATTERY MAINTENANCE and CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS You MUST charge completely prior to initial use Follow charging instructions in your Product Handbook Charge immediately after each use Charge before storage You must charge every 30 days if not in use Charge the unit for 6 8 hours after the light on the charger turns green DO NOT allow this unit to deep discharge the battery For safety purposes DO NOT charge for over 8 hours Turn the unit OFF when not in use Failure to follow these INSTRUCTIONS will VOID YOUR WARRANTY This PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR OFF ROAD Use Please take care of your EW 280 DO NOT JUMP or ABUSE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RIDE IN WET ICY CONDITIONS Failure to follow these instructions will VOID YOUR WARRANTY Page2 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT READ THIS FIRST WARNING This product does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Standards and is not intended for operation on public streets roads or highways Serious injury can result from the unsafe operations of this product Operator can minimize these risks by using certain safety equipment such as safety helmet goggles gloves elbow and kneepads and appropriate footwear DO NOT operate this product in traffic on wet frozen oily
5. e unit for 6 8 hours prior to it s first use We also recommend charging your scooter after each use and prior to storage WARNING Do not allow your scooter to go into deep discharge as this will damage the batteries 1 sure unit is turned off 2 Open the charging socket located on the right side of the scooter frame under the footplate 3 Locate your Battery Charger Find the charger socket end that has a single prong socket and plug it into the scooter 4 Next plug the AC plug into a wall outlet When first plugged in the charger will have one red light that will illuminate indicating that the charging process has started Once the green light on the charger is illuminated you may remove the charger and close the safety cap Pages Riding Make sure that all of the exposed bolts and screws are tightened 2 Raise the kickstand to its upright position 3 Push the on off switch located on the left side of the scooter frame under the footplate to the ON position 4 Put one foot on the deck of the EW 280 while pushing off with the other foot gently rotate the THROTTLE GRIP on the right side of the handlebars The EW 280 will begin to move on its own power Your scooter has a variable speed hand throttle You can control the speed of your scooter by the amount of pressure you use when rotating the hand throttle The more you rotate the faster you will go Stopping Braking 1 To b
6. h off your scooter with water e Do not place the battery near fire or heat e avoid damage the battery do not use the charger if it has been damaged in any way e Keep hands face feet and hair away from all moving parts e Do not touch the motor or wheels while they are rotating e Brakes are designed to control speed as well as stop the scooter Practice braking for proper slowing down and smooth stops e Maintain your EWHEELS EW 280 as recommended in this Product Handbook e Use only quality replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer e Inspect the entire scooter prior to each use Replace any part that is cracked chipped or damaged before use NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE SCOOTER WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SCOOTER WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL If a situation arises that is not covered in the manual proceed with caution and use good judgment Contact your dealer or ELECTRIC WHEELS if you need further assistance Page4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT usata 2 3 OUICK RBEFERENG 4 TABLE OF CONTEN 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EWHEELS 280 6 PACKAGE CONTENT 7 GETTING STARTE D ak oTa at erat ante na ee A 7 AS ys eV 2 Is ace ae ees eee eT
7. or additional questions further information and important phone numbers please go to the EWHEELS website at ELECTRICWHEELSTORE COM Pagel2 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE IF YOU NEED HELP CALL TOLL FREE OR GO ONLINE 1 888 518 3588 For General Information or Parts Visit ELECTRICWHEELSTORE COM Pagel3
8. or unpaved surfaces or under the influence of drugs and or alcohol Avoid uneven surfaces potholes surface cracks and obstacles DO NOT use a water hose to clean this product See Product Handbook for more information This product is recommended for riders 14 YEARS OF AGE and older SAFETY Persons without excellent vision balance coordination reflex muscle and bone strength and good decision making capabilities should not use this product Minors without adult supervision should not use this product Persons unwilling or unable to take responsibility for their own actions should not use this product The user of this product assumes ALL risks associated with its use To minimize these RISKS the user must wear safety helmet goggles gloves elbow kneepads and appropriate footwear e This product is ELECTRIC DO NOT ride this product in wet conditions puddles or rainy weather Page3 QUICK REFERENCE SAFETY GUIDE SAFETY GUIDE e recommended age for riding this scooter is 14 years amp older e To avoid damage to the motor and footplate do not overload the scooter e Never ride with more than one person e Inspect your scooter thoroughly before each use for loose or missing parts e Avoid unintentional starts by turning the scooter off while not in use e avoid the risk of a short circuit in the electrical parts do not use your EWHEELS scooter in the rain and never spray or was
9. rake release the THROTTLE GRIP and depress the BRAKE LEVER on the left side of the handlebars Depressing the brake will disengage power to the motor When the unit feels like it is loosing power or not accelerating to full soeed the scooter is ready to be re charged FOLDING amp STORAGE When you are done riding the EW 280 you can fold it down for compact storage and transportation To fold down the EW 280 first detach the left amp right handlebar grips and lower the t bar See Assembly on page 7 for more information Next use one hand to push down on the folding handle while gently pushing down on the handlebars BE CAREFUL NOT TO HIT YOUR HEAD WITH THE HANDLEBAR Push down until you feel the mechanism lock into the down position BRAKING SYSTEM The EW 280 uses a hub brake system on the rear wheel A hand brake lever on the left side of the handlebar activates the brakes Squeezing the hand brake lever with your left hand will activate the rear brake Make sure to release the HAND THROTTLE GRIP when engaging the brakes Practice braking on a smooth dry surface to get used to the feel of the braking system Braking distance is affected by wet conditions and loose and uneven riding surfaces Page9 Adjusting the Brakes The Brakes on the EW 280 should come fully adjusted from the factory However it may be necessary to adjust the brakes from time to time To adjust the rear brakes For brakes that are adjusted too tight
10. rench Large Adjustable Crescent Wrench Philips Head Screwdrivers Oil Grease or Lubricant ADJUSTING THE BELT The belt will come adjusted from the factory However it may be necessary to adjust the belt from time to time The belt must be well aligned onto the sprockets in order to avoid uneven wear This will result in shortened belt life How tight should the belt be If the belt is skipping or jumping on the sprockets this is too loose and may be harmful The correct tension is achieved by adjusting the belt from its loose position to when it becomes lightly tense Adjusting the belt too tight may cause the belt to break To tighten the belt Slightly loosen the two axle bolts on both sides of the rear wheel Then slowly adjust the two adjusting screws on each side of the rear tire until belt reaches the proper tension Rotate the rear wheel to make sure the belt is aligned Finally lock and tighten the rear axle bolts prior to riding Pagell MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper care of your EWHEELS EW 280 will insure optimal performance and longer life span The following are a few maintenance suggestions that will keep your EWHEELS EW 280 running in top condition Daily Maintenance Perform each time you ride your EW 280 m Clean the exterior of the unit with a soft damp rag Check that all nuts and bolts are securely tightened Check battery charger for any frayed cut wires OTHER QUESTIONS F
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