Invacare LYNX LX-3, PANTHER MX-4, LYNX SX-3 Operation of the Scooter Figures, Procedure Operation

OPERATION

PROCEDURE 3 OPERATION

OPERATION OF THE SCOOTER (FIGURES 1-5)

WARNING

Before attempting to sit in the powered scooter, REMOVE the key from the ignition. This will ensure that the POWER is OFF and the scooter will not drive.

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.

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 operation of the powered scooter, review the CONTROL PANEL FEATURES section in this procedure of the manual.

2.Install and charge batteries. Refer to REPLACING BATTERIES and CHARGING THE BATTERIES in PROCEDURE 4 in this manual.

3.Transferring to and from the seat can be accomplished in one (1) of two (2) ways:

A.Flipping up the armrest makes entering/exiting easier.

B.For all models except ZOOM-3, the seat can be rotated in either direction. Refer to 90º SEAT SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 5 in this manual.

4.Once the seat is locked in the forward-facing position and both armrests are in the DOWN position, adjust the tiller to a comfortable angle. Refer to TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT in PROCEDURE 8 in this manual.

5.Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting. For PANTHER MX-4 also select low/ high speed.

NOTE: For driving indoors or on uneven terrain, a slower speed (and the selection of low speed for PANTHER MX-4 is recommended. For soft terrain or steep inclines (no greater than 8º), a faster speed may be necessary.

6. Insert the key into the ignition.

WARNING

Always depress the throttle control lever gradually. This will ensure smooth safe starts.

NOTE: Throttle control levers are teetered such that moving one (1) will also move the opposite side throttle control lever.

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