GENERAL GUIDELINES | PROCEDURE 1 |
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GENERAL WARNINGS
OPERATING INFORMATION
Performance adjustments should ONLY be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the powered scooter and surrounding property.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the pres- ence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the powered scooter.
For individuals with balance problems, practice transferring activities WITH AN ASSISTANT in the presence of a qualified healthcare profes- sional.
DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the powered scooter without assistance.
BEFORE use, verify that the motor is plugged into the harness.
If so equipped, DO NOT operate the scooter without
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the powered scooter to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the powered scooter may tip over.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your powered scooter to turn over and cause bodily harm and/or damage to the powered scooter.
DO NOT make sharp turns in forward or reverse at excessive speed.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by its tiller, seat, or shroud.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a powered scooter may result in injury to the user or damage to the powered scooter.
DO NOT operate the powered scooter until you have checked that the surroundings are clear and that the area is safe for travel.
DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1090132 Rev F | 7 | Invacare Scooters |