BENOIT SYSTEMS Mini Minotor 2.1 Mode D'emploi page 37

SAFETY AND HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even
fatal, injury if the control unit is used incorrectly.
• Undertake a test session with a healthcare
professional before using a joystick.
• If you are not used to control by using a
joystick, travel slowly and first familiarise
yourself with the driving and directional
characteristics of the wheelchair on a flat,
unobstructed route.
DANGER
Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even
fatal, injury.
• Dropping lighted cigarettes onto a padded
seating system can start a fire likely to cause
damage to the equipment or serious, even fatal,
injuries.
• The occupants of a motorised vehicle are more
particularly exposed to a risk of serious or even
fatal injury associated with such fires and the
resulting smoke, as they are not always able to
get away from the vehicle – Do not smoke when
using this vehicle.
WARNING
Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even
fatal, injury.
• Inappropriate supervision or servicing are
likely to result in damage to the equipment
or serious, even fatal, injuries, following
breathlessness or ingestion of parts or
materials.
• It is essential for children, pets or people with
physical/learning disabilities to be supervised
closely.
• Don't allow children or anyone else to use
your equipment.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the equipment is used for a
purpose other than that described in this manual.
• The motorised vehicle must be used in
accordance with
instructions. It must not be used for a purpose
other than that for which it is designed. Pay
special attention to the safety instructions.
SERVICING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
the manufacturer's
WARNING
Risk of damage or injury if the vehicle is started
unintentionally.
• Do NOT sit on the vehicle during the
adjustment phase.
• Disconnect the power supply from the vehicle
before getting onto it, getting off it or handling
objects.
• Do not push the vehicle by hand when the
brakes are applied and when the power supply
is disconnected.
• Don't forget to reengage the brakes before
putting the vehicle back into use
WARNING
Risk of falling from the vehicle
• Do not move forward on the seat, do not lean
forward and do not stretch backwards beyond
the top of the seat-back, such as to reach an
object.
WARNING
Risk of injury if driving under the influence of
drugs or alcohol
• Never drive if you are under the influence
of drugs or alcohol. If necessary, ask for help
from someone else with appropriate physical
and mental abilities.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the contact is broken while the
vehicle is moving, leading to the vehicle stopping
suddenly and violently
• Never operate the stop button nor disconnect
a cable while the vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency.
• If you have to brake in an emergency, simply
let go of the joystick to stop the vehicle.
WARNING
Risk of damage to the equipment or serious injury
• Storing or using the vehicle close to a naked
flame or flammable products can result in
damage to the equipment or serious injuries.
• To ensure the equipment is reliable, avoid
exposing it to extreme conditions, heat or
humidity.
• Never store your electric vehicle outdoors.
CAUTION
Risk of injury if the maximum permitted load is
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