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2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E
2.1 BEFORE DRIVING
The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this power chair before driving. Therefore,
please always keep the following safety notices in mind.
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The same traffic rules apply to the use of this power chair as apply to pedestrians
For your safety, please therefore follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.
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Drive on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never drive on motorways or
dual carriageways.
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Please do not drive your power chair after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.
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Please be careful when driving your power chair in low light. It has not been designed for use at
night.
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The power chair may only be used on the pavement or pedestrian areas at 4mph. Use the 4mph
switch to ensure you keep within this limit.
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Practice operating your power chair
Before using the power chair in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the
operation of your power chair. Please practice in a wide and open area like a park. In order to avoid
accidents with your power chair while driving, please bear in mind driving motions, such as
accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, up-and down ramps.
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Please turn the speed dial to value 1 for your initial practice.
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Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the roads for the first time.
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Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your
power chair.
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The power chair is only to be used by one person at a time
Do not carry passengers on your power chair. ( including children)
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Do not use this power chair to carry or haul goods
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The maximum weight can be carried, please refer to “MAX LOAD WEIGHT” in “9.
PECIFICATION”
2.2 WHILE DRIVING
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Please carry out daily inspections.
Refer to the section entitled “DAILY CHECKING”
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Do not move your body out of the power chair while moving
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Such action may cause you to lose balance and risk injury from falling.
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Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels
