I I . S A F E T Y
PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER
Getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips when getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter:
Remove the key from the key switch.
Ensure that your Travel Scooter is not in freewheel mode. See IV. “Your Travel Scooter.” Ensure that the seat is locked into place.
Pivot the armrests up to make getting onto and off of the Travel Scooter easier.
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the Travel Scooter seat to prevent the Travel Scooter from tipping and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the Travel Scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the Travel Scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
REACHING AND BENDING
Avoid reaching or bending while driving your Travel Scooter. Bending forward creates the risk of accidental throttle control lever contact. Bending to the side while seated creates the risk of tipping. It is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Travel Scooter from tipping. Pride recommends that the Travel Scooter user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified attendant.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the Travel Scooter deck or from either side of the Travel Scooter. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the Travel Scooter and cause your Travel Scooter to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING! Prevent personal injury! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your Travel Scooter safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Travel Scooter, make sure it is fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the Travel Scooter.
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