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2 Safety
notes
READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION!
2.1 General
safety
notes
Danger of injury if mobility device is used in any other way than the purpose described in
this manual!
•
Only ever use the mobility device in accordance with the instructions in this User's Manual
(see chapter
"
Type classification and permissible use
"
on page 16).
•
Pay strict attention to the safety information.
Danger of injury if the mobility device is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is
impaired by medication or alcohol!
•
Never drive the mobility device under the influence of medication or alcohol. If necessary, the
mobility device must be operated by an attendant who is physically and mentally able.
Danger of damage or injury if mobility device is accidentally set into motion!
•
Switch the mobility device off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects.
•
When the drive is disengaged, the brake inside the drive is deactivated. For this reason,
pushing the mobility device by an attendant is only recommended on flat surfaces, never on
gradients. Never leave your mobility device on a gradient with its motors disengaged. Always
re-engage the motors immediately after pushing the mobility device (see chapter
"
Pushing the
wheelchair in freewheel mode
"
on page 37).
