I I . S A F E T Y
INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Exposure of your PMV to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your PMV proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity. Thoroughly dry your PMV before storing, charging, or operating your PMV.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can cause personal injury and/or damage to the PMV and electrical system. Maintain and store your PMV in a dry and clean condition.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your PMV is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pushed down, allows the PMV to be pushed. For more information about how to place your PMV into and out of freewheel mode, see IV. “Your PMV.”
WARNING! When your PMV is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
!Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
!Ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
!Stand behind the PMV to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a PMV to do this.
!After you have finished pushing your PMV, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes.
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your PMV.
An added feature is built into the PMV which safeguards against gaining excessive speed while in freewheel mode. If the freewheel lever is disengaged from drive mode while the key is in the on position, you will encoun- ter resistance as the PMV’s controller activates regenerative braking preventing the vehicle from rolling freely. Whenever freewheel mode is desired, the power must be off.
NOTE: If the PMV is placed in freewheel mode (manual freewheel lever pushed down) while the key is in the “on” position, the PMV will not run until the manual freewheel lever is pulled up and the key is turned to the “off” position, then back to the “on” position.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
PMVs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Do not use your PMV to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your PMV.
DOORS
!Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
!Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or
!Drive your PMV gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your PMV gently and slowly rearwards to pull the door open.
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your PMV, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transpor- tation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
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