Invacare Leo Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual page 6

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Before attempting to sit in or exit the powered scooter, remove the key from the ignition. This will
ensure that the power is off and the powered scooter will not drive.
DO NOT remove the key or shut off while the powered scooter is in motion.
Remove the key from the ignition while the powered scooter is not in use so as to avoid injury and/or
damage to the scooter and surrounding areas.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of
any removable (detachable) parts of a powered scooter may result in injury to the user or damage to the
powered scooter.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by its tiller, seat or shrouds.
DO NOT hang items off of the tiller adjustment lever.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the powered scooter.
DO NOT stand on the shroud(s) of the powered scooter.
DO NOT operate the powered scooter without the rear shroud installed, to avoid injury and/or damage
to scooter.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor
by reaching between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the
powered scooter to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the powered
scooter may tip over.
Determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring
activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the
powered scooter.
For individuals with balance problems, DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the powered scooter
without assistance. Practice transferring activities with an assistant in the presence of a qualified
healthcare professional.
Ensure that the seat is properly locked before use. Otherwise the user may fall from the scooter
resulting in bodily harm. Attempting unsafe transfers may cause the user to fall, resulting in serious
injury.
Ensure that the seat is locked in the forward position before and during the operation of the scooter.
Otherwise, injury to the user and/or damage to the scooter may result.
Ensure that the tiller is properly adjusted before driving the scooter.
After making any tiller angle adjustment and before use, the tiller must be securely locked into position.
Otherwise the user may fall from the scooter resulting in bodily harm and/or damage to the scooter.
Gently push/pull the tiller to ensure that the tiller is securely engaged.
DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
ALWAYS check hand grips for looseness before using the powered scooter. If loose and/or worn, replace
immediately.
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an option on this
scooter (you may order with or without the seat positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends
ordering the seat positioning strap as an additional safeguard for the scooter user. The seat positioning
strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress
loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt must be replaced immediately.
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