SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWERED SCOOTERS
Part No. 1145807
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Lynx™L-3X
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF
POWERED SCOOTERS
“Safety
and
Handling”
of
the
powered
scooter
requires
the
close
attention
of
the
user.
This
manual
points
out
the
most
common
procedures
and
techniques
involved
in
the
safe
operation
and
maintenance.
It
is
important
to
practice
and
master
these
safe
techniques
until
you
are
comfortable
in
maneuvering
the
powered
scooter.
Use
this
information
only
as
a
“basic”
guide.
The
techniques
that
are
discussed
have
been
used
successfully
by
many.
Individual
users
often
develop
skills
to
deal
with
daily
living
activities
that
may
differ
from
those
described
in
this
manual.
Invacare
recognizes
and
encourages
each
individual
to
try
what
works
best
for
him/her
in
overcoming
obstacles
that
they
may
encounter;
however,
all
warnings
and
cautions
given
in
this
manual
MUST
be
followed.
Techniques
in
this
manual
are
a
starting
point
for
the
new
powered
scooter
user
with
“safety”
as
the
most
important
consideration
for
all.
Stability and Balance
WARNING
DO NOT make sharp turns in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed.
Failure to observe the warning can cause the scooter to tip over and may result in
injury to user and/ or damage to the product.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is
an option on this scooter (you may order with or without the seat positioning
strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an
additional safeguard for the scooter user. The seat positioning strap is a positioning
belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads
such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced
immediately.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the scooter may
adversely affect the stability of the scooter, resulting in serious bodily injury to the
user, damage to the scooter and surrounding property.
This scooter has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than one
individual occupies the scooter this may adversely affect the stability of the scooter,
resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to the
scooter and surrounding property.
To
assure
stability
and
proper
operation
of
your
powered
scooter,
you
MUST,
at
all
times,
maintain
proper
balance.
Your
powered
scooter
has
been
designed
to
remain
upright
and
stable
during
normal
daily
activities.
