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Disconnect the batteries
before performing any maintenance or if you will not be rid-
ing the power wheelchair for more than a few days. This avoids both the possibility of
injuries due to shock and helps lengthen the battery life. Make sure that the batteries
are secure when you are using the power wheelchair.
Follow the directions
of your doctor and/or pharmacist at all times. Do not drive
the power wheelchair while taking medications that affect your reflexes or
judgment, as your driving will be impaired and accidents may result. Do
not drink alcohol or use any other stimulants while operating this or any
other vehicle.
The following are important things to help you drive the power wheelchair in
the safest possible manner. Please take note of each and every one.
WARNING DO NOT
engage in the following activities with your
power wheelchair
or serious personal injury may result.
DO NOT
ride the power wheelchair with the brake disengaged at anytime.
DO NOT
drive the power wheelchair diagonally across inclines, turn sharp on an incline
or make turns at or near full throttle at any time. Doing this will result in the power
wheelchair losing traction and control which can result in tipping and possibly serious
injuries.
DO NOT
drive the power wheelchair with the seat assembly higher than necessary as
tipping and serious injury may result. The lower the seat, the better your stability.
DO NOT
drive the power wheelchair with under-inflated tires as this increases the pos
-
sibility of tipping and injury. Your stability and efficiency (power and range) are also
greatly affected.
DO NOT
remain seated on your
power wheelchair
while it is being loaded into a vehicle
using anything other than a special wheelchair lift, or personal injury may result.
DO NOT
ride on soft, uneven surfaces as this can cause lose of traction and control caus-
ing tipping and that may result in serious injury.
DO NOT
stop on any incline to rest or dismount. Although the electric brake will stop
and hold you, it is best to stop in level, flat areas where there is no possibility of rolling,
or tipping the unit or having the occupant fall out.
