Safety Precautions - Pride Mobility Shuttle Owner's Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

n Do not operate your new Shuttle for the first time without completely reading and understanding this
owner’s manual.
n Do not carry passengers on your Shuttle.
n Do not leave the key in the switch when your Shuttle is unattended.
n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and that the key is removed from the key switch before
getting on or off of your Shuttle. Make certain that the seat is in a locked position when you are operat-
ing your Shuttle.
n Reduce your Shuttle’s speed when you are operating it on uneven terrain and soft surfaces.
n Reduce your Shuttle’s speed when you are driving it around a corner.
n Never drive your Shuttle across the side of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill, and do not stop, if
possible, while driving up or down an incline.
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline and when
driving near a raised surface or unprotected ledges and drop offs (curbs, porches, stairs, etc.).
n Never remove your Shuttle’s anti-tip wheels or modify the Shuttle in any way that is not authorized by
Pride.
n Use extreme caution when operating your Shuttle on busy streets and in parking lots or shopping malls
and never ride your Shuttle where you cannot safely and legally walk. Consult local municipal or state
agencies with regard to operating your Shuttle on public roadways.
n Do not operate your Shuttle while you are under the influence of alcohol.
n Check with your physician if you are taking any medications that may affect your ability to operate your
Shuttle safely.
n Keep your hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard when you are operating your Shuttle.
n Make certain that the tires are properly inflated (30 psi).
n Never use your scooter as a seat in a moving vehicle.
n Make certain that the Shuttle’s batteries are properly secured when you are transporting your scooter in
another vehicle.
n Disconnect your Shuttle’s batteries if you will not be using the scooter for more than 48 hours.
n Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Do not expose the electronics to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow,
mist, or washing the scooter). Such exposure can damage the electronics. Never attempt
to ride a scooter that has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.
WARNING! Do not operate or store the scooter where it may be exposed to inclement
weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below-freezing temperatures (such as
storage on an outside car/van lift). Attempting to operate the scooter in such conditions
can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of control.
WARNING! Do not operate a scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e.
, walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or adversely affect
the performance and/or safety of your scooter.
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a fro-
zen battery. This will damage the battery and may cause personal injury. Attempting to
charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.
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