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7.
You may now move the load, pushing rather than
pulling.
IMPORTANT: For safety, the load should be
transported with a minimum ground clearance of
around 20mm to reduce the risk of overbalancing.
8.
Make sure that control and stability of the load is
maintained at all times. On cambers and slopes use
the direction locks fitted to the castors.
WARNING: Safety risk assessments by a competent
person should be conducted before attempting to
transport loaded Skoots on cambers or slopes.
Never attempt to push a load over a drop such as a
kerb or over a gully.
9.
Once the load is in position, release the valve
wheels approximately one quarter turn anti-
clockwise, remembering that the less open the
release valves are, the slower the load is lowered.
WARNING: Potential crush injury. Open the valve
very slowly to control the rate of descent. Do not
lower the load without first checking for obstacles
underneath the load.
The load should be lowered in tandem by both
users at either end. Be careful to keep the load level
continuously as it is being lowered.
10.
Release and remove the straps from the Skoots
and then the Skoots from underneath the load.
11.
The Skoots units should then be stored in an
upright position.
No more than 20mm
ground clearance for
dynamic loads
20mm max
Turn anti-
clockwise
to lower
loads