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The following advice is recommended for your safety:
Reduce cornering speed
Reduce steering angle
Beware of uneven, rough and slippery terrain
Avoid turning on inclined surfaces
Be aware of changing surfaces - such as passing from a paved area to a gravel area at high
speed while turning
Avoid abrupt directional changes.
WARNING! When cornering, lower your speed and follow the advice above to
reduce the risk of personal injury
3.11 Electromagnetic Fields (further information is in section 10.5)
Your power chair’s performance may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by mobile
telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations,
wireless computer links, microwave sources, and pagers.
Your power chair may also be a source of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Be
aware that your power chair may affect the performance of alarm systems and other radiating
devices.
WARNING! Turn off your power chair when using products, which emit
electromagnetic fields. This will eliminate the possibility of unintended movement
caused by electromagnetic sources. Failure to take this precaution may result in
personal injury
3.12 Positioning Belts
Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle refer to section
3.2 Motor Vehicle
Transport
.
It is the obligation of the purchasers, therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine
if a positioning belt is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user.
WARNING! Ensure your positioning belt is fastened securely. Serious personal
injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
3.13 Weather Precautions
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions or on
salted surfaces (i.e.; footpaths and roads). Such use may adversely affect the
performance and safety of your power chair, resulting in an accident and
personal injury.
3.14 Reaching and Bending
WARNING! Avoid bending, leaning, or reaching for objects while seated in the
wheelchair. If you have to pick them up from the floor we suggest you use a
specially designed
“Pick up stick”. Movements such as these may cause your
power chair to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.