Rascal P327 Mini Owners Manual & Service Record page 7

Warning: Castoring Be aware that, if you set off
when the castors are not straight, the initial move-
ment could be sideways.
Warning: Power Unless there is an emergency,
do not switch the power off when moving. The
Powerchair will stop very suddenly. Centre the
joystick and your Powerchair will come to a
controlled stop.
Warning: Slopes On steep slopes the Powerchair
could topple over. Always try to avoid crossing a
slope. If you have to cross a slope, take great care
to avoid tipping. Never make sharp turns on slopes.
Never drive on slippery or icy slopes. Never back
down a slope as your Powerchair could tip over
backwards. If you are not comfortable with the hill
gradient, consider an alternative route. See Driving
Your Vehicle – Hazards for more advice.
Warning: Kerbs You should try to avoid driving up
or down kerbs as this may cause the Powerchair
to topple. Use access ramps wherever possible.
Ensure that the backrest is upright before tackling
a slope or a kerb. Never attempt kerbs greater
than that in the Technical Specification. If you have
to climb or descend a low kerb, always tackle it
straight on. Lean forward when climbing a kerb and
back when descending a kerb. See Driving Your
Vehicle – Hazards for more advice.
Warning: Speed Turning at maximum speed might
cause the Powerchair to topple over. Always slow
down for turns. Always slow down when amongst
pedestrians and ensure you do not run into them.
Warning: Stopping If the Powerchair stops sud-
denly when turning, the Powerchair might topple.
Take care when turning.
Warning: Leaning Over Do not lean sideways, as
this could cause the Powerchair to topple.
Warning: Escalators Never drive this
Powerchair onto an escalator as this could result in
severe injury.
Warning: Driving in poor visibility Powerchairs
are not easily seen. Consider wearing a high visibility
jacket to warn others of your presence. Avoid driving
in bad weather conditions.
Warning: Roads The P327 Mini Powerchairs are
not for use on roads, apart from crossing roads at
designated places.
Warning: If the vehicle is left out in the sun,
surfaces could become extremely hot. Always try to
park the vehicle in the shade.
Warning: These Powerchairs are not suitable for use
as a seat for an occupant when in a motor vehicle.
Warning ! Entanglement Do not wear clothing or
carry items on the Powerchair that could become
entangled in wheels or other moving parts whilst
operating the Powerchair - severe injury may result.
Warning ! Ambient Operating Temperature
Range Do not use your Powerchair in temperatures
outside the range stated in the specifications
section of this manual. Driving in very hot or very
cold conditions can make driving more hazardous.
Warning: Reversing Always take particular care
when reversing the Powerchair as injury to other
people may occur if safe distances are not
maintained.
Warning: Seat Height (P327 Mini SL ) Do
not climb inclines or descend steeply with the
Powerchair seat in an elevated position.
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