Karma Morgan Series, Руководство пользователя

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9. Safety
9.1 Before Driving
- The user must be familiar with the use and operation of this wheelchair before driving.
- Always keep these safety guidelines in mind.
- For visually impaired people, be sure someone accompanies you in case you need assistance.
- The occupant shall have sufficient ability, functional capability, visual ability and cognizance to operate the
wheelchair safely in its intended environment. If not, do not drive it.
- Do not let anyone touch the wheels, actuator and armrest when they are in motion or being operated to
avoid pinch injury.
9.2 Traffic Rules
- Pedestrian traffic rules apply to this wheelchair, therefore please follow the rules.
- Drive only on pedestrian areas such as the sidewalk. Never drive the wheelchair on the highway.
- Be aware of other vehicles when crossing all roads.
- Be extremely cautious when driving your wheelchair in heavy traffic or the shopping mall.
- DO NOT drive your wheelchair when you feel tired or consume alcohol.
- Please, do not drive your wheelchair at night.
- Please, follow pedestrian traffic lights, and comply with the traffic regulation.
9.3 Practice Driving
- Before you are familiar with the operation of your wheelchair please practice in a wide and open area, like
a park. When you drive the wheelchair for the first time, do not set out alone and make sure that you
have assistance close by if you need help.
- To avoid falling off your wheelchair please practice all kinds of driving motions, such as accelerating,
stopping, turning, reversing and going up and down ramps.
- Please, set the speed to medium when you first start practicing.
- Be sure you can control and operate your wheelchair easily and confidently before you set the
speed higher.
9.4 No Passengers
- KARMA wheelchair is limited to only one single driver. Do not carry passengers (including children) on
your wheelchair.
9.5 No Hauling Heavy Goods
- Do not use this wheelchair to carry or haul heavy goods. The maximum weight that can be carried,
including goods, stated beside "Max. User Weight" in Section 10. SPECIFICATIONS.
9.6 Rain
- Although the wheelchair has passed the ISO pray test, we recommend to not
use this wheelchair in heavy rain. Please avoid driving through puddles or spray
water to clean this product. (Figure 2.1)