SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNING
Your scooter is a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance and increase your mobility. Dealer
provides a range of scooters to best suit the individual needs and circumstance of the scooter user.
Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the model of scooter
to be used is the responsibility of the scooter user who is capable of making such a decision with
assistance from his/her healthcare professional (i.e. medical doctor, physical therapist etc.)
The contents of this User's Instruction Manual are based on the expectation that the mobility
device expert has properly fitted the scooter to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare
professional and/or the authorized measures that will help you to become accustomed to the safe
operation of your scooter.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need
to practice operating the in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined
as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a scooter user in various
daily living activities also seek advice from your local Road Safety Officer and disability groups.
When you begin to use your scooter, you will probably encounter situations in which you will
need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon become confident and in control as
you manoeuvre through doorways, on and off elevators, up and down ramps and over moderate
terrain. Below are some tips, precautions and other safety measures that will help you to become
accustomed to the safe operation of your scooter.
SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your scooter and it's capabilities. The dealer recommends that
you perform a safety check before each use to make certain your scooter operates
smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see the
"
Care and Maintenance
" section of this manual. Perform the following inspection prior to using
your scooter.
Check tyre inflation, Rear tyres maintained at 35 p.s.i.(2.5 bar); Front tyres
maintained at 30 p.s.i.(2.1bar).
Check all battery connections, making certain they are tight and not corroded.
Check batteries have been fully charged.
Check operation of brakes.
Check operation of all lights.
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Warning:
DO NOT
attempt to operate your new scooter for the first time without
completely reading and understanding all of the facts in this User's Instruction Manual.
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Warning:
It is critical that the pressure in the pneumatic tyres is maintained at all times.
Failure to observe this warning may result in a serious failure of the tyre or wheel,
causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your scooter
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