ZIMO K1 Foldable Electric Scooter User Manual

ZIMO K1 Foldable Electric Scooter

The Device& Accessories

• Vehicle
• Accessories

Instructions

• Screws x 4
• Cross screwdriver
• Charging Adapter

Functions

The display on the handlebar will turn-on after powering the kickscooter.

The display shows:

• the speed during use of the electric kickscooter; speed is showed in mph by default, but it can be switched to Km/h (1);
• the gear: maximum speed with gear 1 is of around 10Km/h, maximum speed with gear 2 is of around 15Km/h and maximum speed with gear 3 is of around 25Km/h. Gears can be switched pressing the power button. For safety reason, the change of gear can be done when the kickscooter is stopped only (2);
• the icon for lights: front and rear lights must always be turned-on during the use of the kickscooter (3);
• Bluetooth icon: not valid for this model (4);
• brake icon: it turns on when the brake lever is used (the light of the rear light will be brighter when the brake is activated) (5);
• ODO info that indicates the total mileage (this information will be kept after switching off the device) (6);
• TRP info that indicates the single driving distance after switching on (the distance info will be cleared after switching off the device) (7);
• ODO or TRP details (8);
• alarm icon for low battery (9): when all four led lights in the bottom are fully turned-off, this icon turns-on; it is suggested to stop, turn off the electric kickscooter, and provide for a new battery charge;
• led lights that shows the battery level of charge (10): during use of the kickscooter, the 4 LED lights are lit. During consumption of the battery the indicators turn-off, one by one. If 4 LED lights are lit, mean full power. If 3 LED lights are lit, mean 85-70% power. When only 1 LED light is lit, there is a charge of around 10-15%.

Assembling the device

1. fix the steering rod and open the parking bridge
2. Set handle bars vertical;
3. hex wrench in the packing finish box to tighten the screw on handle bar
4. Testing the power switch after assembling

Power Button

1. To turn on the scooter: Press and hold the Power Button;
2. To turn on the headlight: Press the Power Button once;
3. To switch riding mode: Press the Power Button twice.

Charging scooter

Driving Instructions

Please wear helmet and knee pads when practice

1. Power on and check the battery led light
2. Stand on pedal with one leg, hit the ground with the other leg
3. Step on the other leg when the scooter is moving, then press the accelerate button (only accelerate when the scooter speed is beyond 5km/h)
4. loose the accelerate button when slow down. Energy recovery systems will turn on by itself to slow down. Press the left disc brake tightly if want to brake urgently.
5. lean your body left slightly to turn left, lean your body right slightly to turn right. And turn the handlebar slowly

Safety Instructions

It is not recommended driving on the rain
It is recommended to slightly bend knees to better adjust to a rough road. If you are travelling on a rough road,stick to low speed (5-10km/h)

Entering into any room, elevator, etc. Be careful not be injured by a door frame.

Please do not accelerate when riding downhill
While walking with a scooter, do not press a speed knob
When driving it is recommended to go around various obstacles on
Do not place your backpacks or any other heavy objects on the handle  bar area.
It is forbidden to place one foot on the running board or on the ground.

Preventing dangerous driving

• It is forbidden to leave a scooter on a scooter wheel at high roadway for motor vehicles or ride  in at a high speed
• It is forbidden to sharply turn a residential area with a large flow of passers-by
• It is forbidden to drive through puddles, one individual.
• The scooter can only hold up to which exceeds depth of 2cm. one individual.
• Do not touch the disc brake
• Do not tread the back of the fender
• Do not ride electric scooter up, down stairs or jump over obstacles

Safety Recommendations

1. Electric scooter – it is only a device for entertainment, not vehicle.But once you driving to public area, the electric scooter brings certian risks for your safety .For the sake of your safety and others safety, you must strictly follow the instructions, outlined in this driving manual .
2. You should understand that if you are riding a scooter in public area, you must comply with all recommendations for safety. Also do not forget that there is a possiblity of collision, due to violation of pedestrians or vehicles traffic rules, there is also a risk of injury, due to improper operation of the unit. As in other types of vehicles, the higher a speed of electric scooter, the greater a braking distance. On some smooth road emergency braking may cause skidding of scooter, loss of balance and even fall. Therefore, during moving of scooter you need to be vigilant, to adhere to an appropriate speed, keep a safe distance from pedestrians and / or with other vehicles. Riding on unfamiliar terrain, keep vigilance and appropriate speed.
3.  While riding scooter , respect rights of pedestrians. Do not scare them,especially children.Reduce speed,passing by them.If you are moving in the same direction with pedestrians,try to stick to the left side as much as possible(for right-hand traffic countries ).If you are moving in the opposite direction, stick to the right and slow down.
4. Please strictly follow your country road rules to driving, and also strictly abide by rules, set out in the instructions and safety recommendations. Violation of the above rules may result financial expenses, personal injury, occurrence of traffic accidents, legal disputes, conflict and other unpleasant situations. Our company does not bear any direct or joint and serveral liability.
5. To avoid personal injury, do not loan electric scooters to others whom do not know how to drive. Please spend a training before you transfer your scooter to friends, as well as teach he(her)must be wear the proper safety gear.
6. Please do inspect scooter carefully before each use.If you find shattered parts ,battery life has decreased obviously, tires leak air or there are signs of excessive wear, uncharacteristic sounds when turning or other abnormal symptoms, please discontinue use of the scooter immediately , don’t drive it reluctantly.

Fold and Transportation

Fold

Make sure the scooter be off , hold the front pole , loosen a lock lever and lower a steering rack. Add a steering rack in a horizontal position and secure it by inserting a hook through a special ring, which is located on the rear wheel mudguard. To Assemble the scooter, disconnect a steering rack lock from a hook of a mudguard, and then lift it into a vertical position and lock a lever.

Transportation
You can transfer folded scooter with one hand

Daily Maintenance and Storage

Clean and store Electric Scooter
If you find any stains on the electric scooter housing, use a soft,damp cloth to wipe the vehicle;You can use toothpaste and a toothbrush to clean the scooter from stains, and then wipe it clean with a damp cloth. If you find scratched on parts , made of plastic, use sandpaper or other grinding materials for their polishing .

Warning : Do not use alcohol, petrol,kerosene or other corrosive solutions , volatile chemical solvents to clean the vehicle. Otherwise,it will cause serious damage to the scooter body and can disrupt a structure of internal elements. Do not wash electric scooter under a strong pressure of the water, make sure the scooter in the off status. In addition, after charging of the vehicle, it is necessary to insert a plug back to a charging connector,otherwise you may get an electric shock ， or may have serious water damage cause from water falling into this hole ,may have serious water damage.
If you do not use the scooter ,store it in a dry ,cool place and do not leave the unit for a long time on the street.Leaving the device under the sun/in extremely high temperature/over-low temperature can cause rapid aging of an outer body and wheels of Electric Scooter or reduce battery life.

Maintenance of Electric Scooter battery

1. Do not use batteries from other brands in order to avoid a dangerous situation;
2. Do not open or disassemble the battery to prevent electric shock.Avoid contact with metal objects to prevent an occurrence of a short circuit. Otherwise,the battery may have malfunction or can injure the user;
3.  It is recommended to use an AC adapter,that comes in original configuration of  the device,to prevent an occurrence of an accident or fire of the vehicle;
4. Improper disposal of used batteries and accumulators is the cause of severe environmental pollution.Please,dispose of batteries in accordance with local laws. Please do not dispose of batteries together with food waste.Protecting the environment together!
5. After each use of the device,charge the battery to prolong its service life.
   Do not store the scooter battery in rooms with temperatures, that exceed 50℃or-20℃(for example,do not leave the battery of Electric Scooter and other batteries in cars in the summertime on the hot sun),do not leave the battery near fire.As a result of these actions may deteriorate the battery, overheating and can even cause inflammation.
   If within 30 days the scooter is not used, charge the battery and keep the device in a cool, dry place. Every 60 days you need to charge the battery, otherwise, there is the likelihood of its failure,which is not subject to warranty services.
   Avoid a full discharge of the device,it will to extend battery life.When using the device at normal room temperature,the battery will be able to ride much greater distance and its performance will be better;but if you use the scooter at temperatures below 0C,vehicle performance and permeability decrease.
   At-20C a traveled distance is less,than the scooter in the normal conditions of half or even less.If a temperature rises,a traveled distance by the vehicle will also increase.You can check remaining distance in the Application.
   Note:A fully charge scooter runs about 120-180 days of standby time.The battery has a smart chip, that stores information about its charging- discharging.If you are not charging the battery for a long time,it can cause serious damage,for which it is impossible to charge the device again.This kind of damage is not included in the free warranty service.(Caution: Do not disassemble the device by unauthorized people,as there is a risk of electric shock or serious injury as result of a short circuit.

Adjusting a brake disc
If a brake is very tight: use an M5 hex wrench and scroll counterclockwise screws of brake disc tensioner pulley, slightly shorten a length of a tail brake cable,then tighten a tensioner pulley.If you think that brake is too loose, loosen a tension pulley,pull a brake cable to slightly increase a length of its tail. Tighten a tension pulley.

Adjusting a handlebars
Staggering of steering rack: using an M5 hex wrench, tighten two screws near the folding mechanism.

Using a connecting pipe to pump wheels
If a rear wheel of an Electric Scooter deflated, connect a connecting pipe to a wheel nipple to pump it . First, remove the cap of a pin, then tighten a fitting, and then you start to pump a wheel.

Product parameters

(Depending on ground, inclination, speed,

driving style)

| 15-20 km

(Depending on ground, inclination, speed,

driving style)

Maximum slope((°)| 11|
Suitable area| Solid road surface,smooth clay surface to overtime,obstacles high less than 1cm,a depth of

pools no more than 2cm

Operating

temperature range(℃)

| -10-40|
Storage temperature (℃)| -20-45|
Waterproof level| IPX4|
Battery Parameters| Rated voltages(VDC)| 36v|
Max  voltage

charging(VDC)

| 42v|
 | Rated power(Wh)| 216| 270
---|---|---|---
Smart battery management system| Stress,insufficient voltage,short circuit,auto                 sleep/wake up,overheating protection,control of

battery

using

Motor Parameters| Rated power(W)| 250| 350
Power Adaptor Parameters| Rated power(W)| 54|
Rated Imput

voltage(VAC)

| 100-240V|
Rated Output

voltage(VDC)

| 42V|
Rated current(A)| 1.5|
Certificate| CE|
Charging time(h)| Est . 4～6h| Est . 6～8h

Presence of toxic and harmful substances

Charging

port

| X| O| O| O|  | O
Indicators| X| O| O| X| X| X
Circuit

board

| X| O| O| X| X| X
Motor| X| O| O| X| O| O
Housing| X| O| O| O| O| O
Date provided in accordance with provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O:toxic and harmful substances in all components of the device are contained in an amount below the limit value,according to standard GB/T 26572-2011.

X:presence of toxic and hazardous substances at least one of components of the

device in an amount,that exceeds the threshold,according to GB/T 26572-2011

Warranty

Carefully read all instructions before using the electric kickscooter. This product is warranted according to the local laws. The warranty shall not apply to any products that have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accidental or abnormal conditions of operation, and does not covers the natural capacity fadeout. Please refer to qualified and authorized people for the repair of the electric kickscooter. A non-professional repair may cause malfunction and risks and void your warranty rights.

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