UK Jazzy 1113/RevF/Apr03
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I I . S A F E T Y
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibil-
ity of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise com-
mon sense when cornering.
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or tarmac. However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will
encounter other surface types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil,
grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
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Reduce your power chairs speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
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Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
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Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
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If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
WARNING! Exercise extreme caution when operating your power chair on pavements,
bridleways, pedestrian areas, and roads. Obey the Code of practice for Class 3 vehicle
users. Failure to heed this warning may result in serious injury and/or damage to your
power chair.
NOTE: A copy of the Department of Transportation, Code of practice for Class 3 vehicle users, may be
obtained by contacting your authorised Pride dealer.
Freewheel Mode
Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained
attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III.
Your Power Chair.
WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present.
Personal injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while
seated on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The
chair could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs,
porches, stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figure 1a.
Figure 1a. Kerb Approach (Correct and Incorrect)
