Cautions When Driving - Invacare Scorpius Livret D'instructions

Scorpius
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Do not turn the power on before you get in and sit securely on the seat.
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Be certain that the power is turned off when getting in or getting out. This will eliminate the
possibility of accidentally activating the wigwag controls and causing injury.
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Keep your weight toward the middle of the deck. Putting most or all your weight on the edge of
the deck may cause an unstable condition.
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Do not use hose pipe or splash water directly onto the scooter or store the scooter in a humid
condition such as rain or snow as this may cause damage to the electronics.
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Do not remove safety-related parts such as anti-tippers from the scooter.
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Do not use unauthorized parts such as battery or charger on the scooter.
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Use the accessories supplied from the original dealer only.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of the scooter or it may cause unbalance.
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Please stop operating the scooter and contact your dealer, if you find signs of scooter
malfunction.
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Please pay more attention when driving the scooter. The emergency stop may be activated by,
for example, scooter malfunction, out of power, over-voltage, or EMI interference
Practice Tips:
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If you are new to driving a scooter, it is a good idea to practice in a clear, safe space on a flat level
surface (i.e. park, playground).
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Basic functions to practice: Wigwag accelerate/Wigwag release/Stop/Reverse/Turn/Ramp proceeding.
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Set the speed control to its lowest speed. Slightly increase the speed when you are getting familiar with
the scooter.
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Practice operating your scooter in the presence of an attendant. Remember that only with
practice will you become a competent driver.
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Practice these basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter.
Accessories Contents for Your Scooter:
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Auto-folding version: remote control x 1
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Manual-folding version: key x 2

2.2 CAUTIONS WHEN DRIVING

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Please always do the daily check before your journey. See section 7-1.
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Do not stretch your body out on the scooter.
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Do not use the mobile phone and wireless mobile devices while driving.
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Do not use the batteries of the scooter to charge any other electric devices, except the accessories from
the original manufacturer.
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Do not drive on a slope which is over the limit. See section 2-4.
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Please bypass and do not drive across obstacles over the limit. See section 2-5.
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Do not attempt to drive the scooter under hazardous road conditions. If necessary, please drive it in the
presence of an attendant:
- Dark, bad weather such as in rain, snow, mist, storm, and poor visibility.
Narrow paths, level crossing, and uneven terrain.
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Wet grass, sand, gravel, or any other potentially hazardous condition.
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Please stop operating the scooter if the batteries have drained. Continuous operation may damage the
scooter.
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Do not drive when the seat lock is positioned in folding point (red). Scooter can be operated only when
the seat lock is in the fixation point (green). See section 4-6.
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When turning, reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity. This greatly reduces the
possibility of a tip or fall.
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Do not bounce or jam on the footplate.
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Please always set the speed control to its lowest speed when you start to drive, and observe all relevant
rules and regulations pertaining to pedestrians and road users at all times.
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