Rascal Rhythm SL Owners Manual & Service Record page 7

Warning: Castoring. Be aware that, if you set off
when the castor wheels are not straight, the initial
movement could be partially sideways.
Warning: Power. Unless there is an emergency,
do not switch the power off when moving. The
Powerchair may stop very suddenly. Release the
forward / reverse control and the 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 crossing a slope is required then take great
care to avoid tipping. Never make sharp turns on
slopes. Never drive on slippery or icy slopes.
- consider an alternative route to avoid turning on
slopes - see Driving the Powerchair – Hazards
for more advice.
Warning: Kerbs. Always try to avoid driving up or
down kerbs as this may cause the Powerchair to
topple. Use access ramps wherever possible.
Never attempt to climb or descend kerbs greater
than that noted in the Technical Specification
section. When in a situation to climb or descend a
low kerb, then always tackle it straight on. See
Driving the Powerchair – 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
suddenly when turning, it might topple. Try not to
brake when turning. Always take particular care
when turning. The stopping distances on slopes
can be significantly greater than on level ground.
Warning: Reversing. Always take particular care
when reversing the Powerchair as injury to other
people may occur if safe distances are not
maintained.
Warning: Leaning Over. Do not lean sideways, as
this could cause the Powerchair to topple.
Warning: Escalators. Never drive the Powerchair
onto an escalator as this could cause the
Powerchair to topple and result in severe injury.
Warning: Roads. In the United Kingdom the
Rascal Rhythm SL is not designed or approved for
use on public roads, apart from crossing roads at
designated places.
Warning: Driving in Poor Visibility. Powerchairs
are not easily seen. Consider wearing a high
visibility jacket to warn others of the presence.
Warning: Carrying Items. Do not carry or attach
anything to the handlebars or controls as this could
affect the driving safety.
Warning: Hot Surfaces. If the Powerchair is left
out in the sun, surfaces could become extremely
hot. Always try to park the Powerchair in the shade.
Warning: Seats in
Powerchair is NOT SUITABLE FOR USE AS A
SEAT FOR AN OCCUPANT WHEN IN A MOTOR
VEHICLE.
Warning: Seatbelts. It is advisable to secure the
seatbelt whenever seated in the powerchair, being
driving, operating seat lift or stationary.
Warning: Front-Wheel
Powerchair is to be used in Front-Wheel Drive
.
mode indoors only Do not attempt to drive the
powerchair in Front-Wheel Drive mode outside, on
roads, footpaths, or slopes or inclines greater
than 3°.
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE FOR INDOORS
.
USE ONLY
Motor Vehicles. This
Drive Mode. This
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