Karma KP12 Series, Owner'S Manual

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No Passengers
KARMA wheelchairs are limited to one driver. Do not carry passengers (including children)
on your wheelchair.
No Hauling Heavy Goods
Do not use this wheelchair to carry or haul heavy goods.
The maximum weight that can be carried, including goods, is stated beside "Max. User
Weight" in section 10. SPECIFICATIONS.
RAIN
This product is not guaranteed to be water resistant. Please do
not drive in the rain, through puddles or spray water to clean
this product.
Figure 2.1
2.2 While Driving
Please carry out daily inspections. Refer to section 7.1 DAILY CHECK
General Warning
Do not lean over the side of the wheelchair as such an action may cause you to lose balance
and fall. Use caution to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels.
Railroad Crossing
Before crossing the tracks, please stop completely and look both ways. Cross the tracks
perpendicular to avoid your wheels getting stuck.
Do not drive at full speed over railroad tracks.
Circumstances to Avoid
Avoid roads with heavy traffic, mud, excessive gravel or bumps, snow and ice. These
conditions may damage your wheelchair. Avoid roads that are too narrow or by a
canal/waterway without any fence/hedge. Also avoid places where your wheels might get
stuck, slip or not have traction. Do not drive in a gale, at night or in
rainy/snowy/foggy/misty weather. These conditions may cause you
r wheelchair to rust.
(See Figure 2.2)
Do not drive in a S curve, do doughnuts or make sudden turns.
Do not take an escalator.
Mobile Phones and Other Electric Equipment
Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving. (See
Section 3. EMI/RFI)
Do not charge the mobile phone or other electric devices from your wheelchair's batteries.