SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1145807
11
Lynx™L-3X
Determine
and
establish
your
particular
safety
limits
by
practicing
bending,
reaching
and
transferring
activities
in
the
presence
of
a
qualified
healthcare
professional
before
attempting
active
use
of
the
powered
scooter.
For
individuals
with
balance
problems,
DO
NOT
attempt
to
transfer
into
or
out
of
the
powered
scooter
without
assistance.
Practice
transferring
activities
with
an
assistant
in
the
presence
of
a
qualified
healthcare
professional.
Ensure
that
the
seat
is
properly
locked
before
use.
Otherwise
the
user
may
fall
from
the
scooter
resulting
in
bodily
harm.
Attempting
unsafe
transfers
may
cause
the
user
to
fall,
resulting
in
serious
injury.
Ensure
that
the
seat
is
locked
in
the
forward
position
before
and
during
the
operation
of
the
scooter.
Otherwise,
injury
to
the
user
and/or
damage
to
the
scooter
may
result.
Ensure
that
the
tiller
is
properly
adjusted
before
driving
the
scooter.
After
making
any
tiller
angle
adjustment
and
before
use,
the
tiller
must
be
securely
locked
into
position.
Otherwise
the
user
may
fall
from
the
scooter
resulting
in
bodily
harm
and/
or
damage
to
the
scooter.
Gently
push/pull
the
tiller
to
ensure
that
the
tiller
is
securely
engaged.
DO
NOT
overtighten
hardware
attaching
to
the
frame.
This
could
cause
damage
to
the
frame
tubing.
ALWAYS
keep
hands
and
fingers
clear
of
moving
parts
to
avoid
injury.
ALWAYS
check
hand
grips
for
looseness
before
using
the
powered
scooter.
If
loose
and/
or
worn,
replace
immediately.
If
scooter
is
exposed
to
extreme
temperature
(above
100°F
or
below
32°F),
high
humidity
and/or
becomes
wet,
prior
to
use,
ensure
handgrips
DO
NOT
twist
on
scooter
handles.
Otherwise,
damage
or
injury
may
occur.
Avoid
storing
or
using
the
scooter
near
open
flame
or
combustible
products.
Serious
injury
or
damage
to
property
may
result.
Never
leave
an
unoccupied
scooter
on
an
incline.
ALWAYS
use
anti
‐
tippers.
When
outdoors
on
wet,
soft
ground
or
on
gravel
surfaces,
anti
‐
tippers
may
not
provide
the
same
level
of
protection
against
tip
over.
Extra
caution
MUST
be
observed
when
traversing
such
surfaces.
Electrical
Check
to
ensure
that
all
electrical
connections
are
secure
at
all
times.
