Transfer In And Out Of The Scooter; Brake And Free-Wheel Lever - Vermeiren Ceres SE Manuel D'utilisation

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Going downhill
 Drive in a straight line (forward or backward) and with lower speed on a slope. When you
drive in an angle or too fast, there is a risk of tipping over or falling.
 Lean slightly backward during a forward descent; lean slightly forward during a backward
descent.
3.2.8 Coping with obstacles
WARNING
 Do not use your scooter on an escalator.
 Always approach a kerb from the front.
 Make sure that all wheels make contact to the ground when driving up or down.
It is possible to drive with your scooter over steps of 100 mm maximum. Take a short run-up to
take these steps if neccessary.
3.3

Transfer in and out of the scooter

1. Park the scooter as close as possible to the place where you want to
transfer.
2. Make sure that the scooter is switched off.
3. Turn the armpad upwards on the side where you want to transfer.
4. Swivel the seat if necessary (see §3.5.2).
5. Transfer to / from the seat of the scooter.
3.3.1 Correct position in the scooter
Some recommendations to comfortably use the scooter:
1. Position your lower back as close as possible to the backrest.
2. Make sure your upper legs are horizontal.
3.4

Brake and free-wheel lever

WARNING
 Only operate the free-wheel lever when your scooter is turned OFF!
 An attendant should operate the free-wheel lever if you have impaired mobility. NEVER operate
it from sitting position.
The scooter is fitted with a free-wheel device that is accessible and operable by the attendant, or
the user when he/she is not sitting in the scooter. You should only put the scooter in neutral to
transport the scooter or to move it out of a danger zone.
 Drive
1. While the scooter is OFF, switch the freewheel
lever to "drive.
2. Switch the scooter ON.
3. Electronically controlled driving is now possible.
 Neutral
1. Switch the scooter OFF.
2. Switch the freewheel lever to "neutral".
3. The scooter can now be pushed without electronic
drive.
Risk of injuries by unexpected movement
Risk of injuries and/or damage
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