Invacare Top End Force Handcycle Series User Manual page 23

3 SAFETY
WARNING - RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE
Care, consideration and practice MUST be taken and observed in the following safety points. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Safe use requires the close attention of the user as well as the assistant. This user manual points out the most common procedures and
techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the handcycle. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques
until you are comfortable in maneurvering the handcycle.
A helmet MUST ALWAYS be worn when operating the handcycle.
Shoes MUST ALWAYS be worn and feet MUST be secured to the footrests with the straps when operating the handcycle.
ALWAYS keep fingers and hands away from the chain while using the handcycle.
The Backrest MUST be adjusted properly. Otherwise, user's elbows may contact rear wheels during use. Operate with caution.
DO NOT let children play near the handcrank or the chain. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
The user is responsible for normal upkeep and maintaining the handcycle in proper operating condition.
The manufacturer is not responsible for failure, damage or injury caused by improper operation or maintenance by the end-user.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice transferring activities in the presence of a qualified health care professional
before attempting active use of the handcycle.
Care MUST be taken when operating on roads, streets or highways. ALWAYS use safety flag that is provided with the handcycle.
Operation of the handcycle is subject to all traffic rules and regulations. (This may include the use of a safety lights and reflectors for
dusk/night riding.) Give pedestrians the right of way.
Slow down when turning or cornering, otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Use proper hand signals when turning.
Slow down at all street intersections and observe to the right, to the left and back to right again before proceeding.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with an ice or oil film. Avoid all surface hazards.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles or speed bumps. Doing so may cause your handcycle to "bottom out" and/or turn over
and cause bodily harm or damage to the handcycle.
DO NOT attempt to lift the handcycle by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of an
handcycle may result in injury to the user or damage to the handcycle.
DO NOT stand on the seat or frame of the handcycle.
DO NOT carry any riders.
DO NOT carry any items that may obstruct your view or prohibit you from operating the handcycle properly.
23
Part No 1171790 Invacare® Top End® Force™Handcycle Series