Pride Mobility Sidekick manual F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

Read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your scooter for the first time. If you are unable to understand any of this information or require additional assistance for set-up, contact your local Pride Provider or call the Pride Tech Service Department at 1-800-800-8586.

The following symbols will be used throughout this Owner’s Manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.

WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury.

CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your mobility vehicle.

Please be sure to fill out and return your warranty card. Also, notify us of any change of address so that we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your scooter.

Your Sidekick:
Body Color _______________________________	Serial #
Purchase Date _____________________________	Options

Your authorized Pride Mobility Products Corporation provider:

Name___________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________________________________________________

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Contents Exeter, PA F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S P Y R I G H T N T R O D U C T I O N Elevators S a F E T YDoors Ramps and Other InclinesDriving Surfaces Normal Driving PositionS a F E T Y I . E M I / R F EMI/RFI Frequently Asked Questions FaqsWhere do radio waves come from? EMI/RFI WarningsWhat is the FDA doing about the problem? What should I do if my Sidekick moves unexpectedly?Specification S Sidekick DimensionsModel Numbers Control Console Assembly E S C R I P T I O NBattery Condition Meter Key SwitchSpeed Adjustment Dial Light SwitchOptionalRear Section Onboard Battery ChargerElectronic Controller Assembly BatteriesAnti-Tip Wheels Motor/Transaxle AssemblyManual Freewheel Lever B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Follow These Easy Steps to Charge Your Batteries SafelyHow does the charger work? Batteries and CHARGING-FREQUENTLY Asked Questions FaqsWhat do the LEDs on the onboard battery charger indicate? Can I use a different charger?To change a battery in your Sidekick What type and size of battery should I use?Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries Why do my new batteries seem weak?What about public transportation? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How should I store my Sidekick and its batteries? Getting on Your Sidekick PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksI . O P E R a T I O N Operating Your SidekickGetting OFF of Your Sidekick Armrest Width Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentSeat Height Adjustment I I . C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SPower Seatactuator Optional Seat AdjustmentsDisassembly D I S a S S E M B L Y a N D a S S E M B L YDisconnecting the FRONT-TO-REAR Assembly P T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S What if the motor runs but my Sidekick does not move? B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if all the systems on my Sidekick seem to be dead? What if the Sidekick’s batteries won’t charge?I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E ONE-YEAR Limited Warranty THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyTHREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions Warranty ExclusionsI I . W a R R a N T Y T E S T E S