GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCOOTER
12
WARNING!
When your scooter is used with any
type of lift/elevation devices, always turn off the
power of the scooter; make sure the scooter is not in
“freewheel” mode and do NOT sit on your scooter.
Failure to follow this may result in unintended
movement and personal injury or product damage.
WARNING!
Never use your scooter to negotiate
stairs or escalators.
WARNING!
Never sit on the scooter while it is in
a moving vehicle.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to transfer to and
from your scooter on your own. It requires good
balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during
every transfer when the seat is not below you.
WARNING!
To make a safe transfer: Always turn
off the power before you transfer to or from your
scooter. If you fail to do so you may touch the throttle
control lever and cause your scooter to move when you
do not expect it. Make sure motor locks are engaged;
this keeps the scooter from moving when you transfer.
Work with your health care professional to learn how to
position your body and how to support yourself during a
transfer. Have someone help you until you are sure you
do a safe transfer on your own. Move your scooter as
close as you can to the seat you are transferring to.
Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can.
This will reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or
fall.
WARNING!
Never transport the scooter in the
front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere
with the driver.
WARNING!
Always secure the scooter so that it
cannot roll or shift.
