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IX. SAFETY
WARNING!
Position yourself centered and upright in the scooter seat to prevent the scooter from tipping over and
causing injury.
WARNING!
Avoid using your armrests and tiller for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause your scooter to tip
over and cause you injury.
WARNING!
Avoid putting all of your weight on the footplate. Such use may cause your scooter to tip over and cause
you injury.
BALANCE
Avoid reaching or bending while driving your scooter. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated
on your scooter, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the scooter from tipping.
LIMITATION TO MEDICINES AND ALCOHOL
Scooter users have to exercise care and common sense while operating their scooter. This includes
awareness of safety issues while under the influence of medication or alcohol. If the user consumes
alcohol, or is taking medication that affects their sense of reactive ability, never use the scooter.
WARNING!
It is strongly suggested for these users to consult their medical professionals before operating their
scooter, as some medications will affect their sense of reactive ability, bringing a hidden danger in
operating their scooter
WARNING!
Do not operate your scooter while under the influence of alcohol or medication that impairs your ability
to drive your scooter safely.
WARNING!
Do not reach, lean, or bend for objects on the floor when seated on your scooter. Movements such as
these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the scooter and cause your
scooter to tip, possibly resulting in your injury.
WARNING!
Turn off the power if you anticipate being in a stationary position for an extended period of time. This
will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact and electromagnetic
interference. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.