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3 SAFETY REGULATIONS
2GO ability specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or property damage
which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or ordinances. If
used correctly, the 2GO ability wheelchair is an utmost safe and stable product, if the
instructions for use as described in this manual are followed. However, it is possible
when the 2GO ability wheelchair is not used correctly, dangerous situations may
occur.
3.1 General safety regulations
Protect your 2GO ability wheelchair by checking it regularly. When a part of your
wheelchair is not functioning properly, a dangerous situating could occur.
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Warning:
You must keep your wheelchair in a good state to be able guarantee use and
ambulatory the security in.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
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Warnings
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Avoid using your wheelchair on roads. Use pavements if possible;
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Do not use your wheelchair in sand, rough area, wet and slippery surfaces or
surfaces with little grip;
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This model of wheelchair is not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. The
wheelchair could fail in a vehicle impact, leading to injury of the wheelchair
occupant or others;
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Do not lean over the back of the wheelchair. This can result in rolling over the
wheelchair;
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Do not drive into curbs;
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Before leaning or reaching forward, push bottom to back of the chair and face
castors forwards;
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Never connect anything to the wheels, this may cause damage to the chair and
also effect the balance of the chair and may injure the user;
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For suitable protection from potential obstruction the footrests should be a
minimum of 7 cm clear of the ground;