Karma KP-10.3, Owner'S Manual

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2.1.2 Therefore, please always keep these safety guidelines in mind.
WARNING
●When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees
(above or below knee, single or double) or other conditions that affects
the user's natural center of gravity and might cause the wheelchair to
tip or the person on the wheelchair to fall off, we suggest contacting
your therapist or dealer as well as attaching anti-tippers, safety belt, or
other additional safety accessories.
2.2 Traffic Rules
2.2.1 Pedestrian traffic rules apply to this wheelchair. Please be safe.
2.2.2 Drive only on pedestrian areas such as the sidewalk. Never drive the
wheelchair on the highway.
2.2.3 Be aware of other vehicles when crossing all roads.
2.2.4 Be extremely cautious when driving your wheelchair in heavy traffic or the
shopping mall.
2.2.5 DO NOT drive your wheelchair when you feel tired or consume alcohol.
2.2.6 Please do not drive your wheelchair at night.
2.2.7 Please follow pedestrian traffic lights.
WARNING
●When using the wheelchair, ALWAYS follow the Highway Code when
outdoors and the guidelines written in this manual.
2.3 Practice Driving
2.3.1 Before you are familiar with the operation of your wheelchair please
practice in a wide and open area, like a park.
2.3.2 To avoid falling off your wheelchair please practice all kinds of driving
motions, such as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing and going up
and down ramps.
2.3.3 Please set the speed to medium when you first start practicing.
2.3.4 Be safe. Make sure someone accompanies you in case you need
assistance.
2.3.5 Be sure you are able to control and operate your wheelchair easily and