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WARNING-THE RISK OF INJURY
SmartScoot
TM
was designed to make every day mobility easy. However, there are certain
risks that
users
should
be
aware
of
when
operating a SmartScoot
™
such
as
injury
from
loss
of
control, tipping over, collisions or falls. It is your responsibility to learn how to safely ride the
SmartScoot
TM
to help reduce these risks.
Our
website
and
support
materials
outline
the
potential
hazards
of
driving
the
SmartScoot
TM
. Prior
to
riding
the
SmartScoot
TM
,
take
time to
thoroughly
read and
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A mobility scooter is not a toy. It is an electrically powered scooter and failure to follow
safe
operating
procedures
and
safety
warnings
at
all
times
could
result
in
serious
personal injury or
death in addition to the injury or death of others. Driving a mobility scooter requires a
combination
of
healthy
traits
and
abilities, including but not limited to:
good
vision;
strength;
coordination;
balance
and concentration. If you have these traits and abilities you are on the right track.
Additionally, to safely operate the SmartScoot
TM
, you must be able to:
understand all
of thes
e materials
including this Users Instruction Manual
which sets forth
safety instructions.
Any questions regarding information contained in this Manual, on our
website, in support materials, about the SmartScoot™ and related equipment, and all other
questions should be sent in writing to
or called in to our customer service
representatives at (855) 726-6866 (855) S
COOT66.
•
Read
and
understand
all
SmartScoot
TM
reference
materials,
including
this
U
sers Instruction
Manual and all SmartScoot
™
safety instructions contained in
this Manual.
•
Stand and walk independently or with limited assistance.
• Have sufficient hand strength to operate the throttle and brake.
•
Maintain and shift balance to accommodate inclines, declines and turns as described in the
U
sers Instruction
Manual and all SmartScoot
™
safety instructions.
•
Steer and control the mobility scooter.
•
See pedestrians and vehicles.
•
Judge speeds, distances and slopes.
• Recognize hazards and obstacles in your path.
• Be patient enough to slow down, stop and wait whenever necessary.
• Mount or dismount the mobility scooter without assistance or risk of falling.
• Easily get the mobility scooter in and out of its storage place.
Use both hands on the handle bars.
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