4. SAFETY NOTICE
4.1 Before driving
The user should become readily familiar with this User Manual and the
opera2on of this wheelchair before driving it outdoors. TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH, please keep the following safety 2ps in mind at all 2mes:
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Driving environment.
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Drive straight up and down a ramp, slope, curb or any uneven
surface.
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Do not drive up or down hills that are too steep.
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When approaching a curb, or any uneven surface, stop a few inches
in front of it and then slowly drive the wheelchair from the stopped
posi2on up the curb or surface.
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Do not drive your wheelchair aaer consuming alcohol, or when you
feel 2red.
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This wheelchair has been designed to operate on dry pavement at
speeds up to 7km/h (4.3 mph).
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Drive on even pavement and marked pedestrian areas only.
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PracVce operaVng your power wheelchair at home.
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Turn the speed dial to the lowest secng for ini2al use. Only
increase the speed secng when you are confident that you can
easily operate and control the wheelchair.
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Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when opera2ng your
wheelchair for the first 2me.
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Do not use this wheelchair to carry or haul goods.
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The maximum weight capacity is 220 lbs with center of gravity in a
seated posiVon. If the user exceeds 220 lbs, this wheelchair is not
recommended for use.
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