SECTION 6—OPERATION OF THE POWERED SCOOTER

Horn Button

Battery Charge Display

Service Indicator

Key

Speed Control Knob

Throttle Control Lever

FIGURE 6.1 Control Panel

Operating the Scooter

WARNING

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

DO NOT make sharp turns in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed. Failure to observe the warning can cause the scooter to tip over and may result in injury to user and/ or damage to the product.

To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the powered scooter.

Ensure seat is properly locked before attempting transfer into or out of the powered scooter. Attempting unsafe transfers may cause a fall from the powered scooter resulting in bodily injury.

For individuals with balance problems, practice transferring activities with an assistant in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional. DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the powered scooter without assistance.

1.Before operating the powered scooter, review Control Panel on page 23.

2.Install the batteries. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 35.

3.Charge the batteries. Refer to Charging the Batteries on page 40.

4.Transferring to and from the seat can be accomplished in one of two ways:

Flipping up the armrest makes entering/exiting easier.

Rotating seat to the direction of transfer. Refer to Adjusting 90° Seat Swivel on page 29.

5.Once you have transferred into the seat, rotate seat to the forward position and flip arms down.

6.Adjust the tiller to a comfortable angle. Refer to Adjusting the Tiller Angle on page 31.

7.Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting.

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Invacare L-3X manual Operating the Scooter, Control Panel

L-3X specifications

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The ergonomic design of the L-3X includes adjustable seat height and depth, ensuring that users can customize the scooter to their comfort level. The easy-to-use controls are intuitively positioned, enabling users to operate the scooter with minimal effort. Additionally, the tiller is adjustable, allowing for optimal steering position.

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