I I . S A F E T Y
GENERAL
WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your scooter is a
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to practice operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendant.A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your scooter during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the scooter safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your scooter.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result.
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Your scooter’s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular tele- phones or other radiating devices, such as
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