Safety Advice - Shoprider ROCKY 8 Owner's Manual

SAFETY ADVICE

• Do not carry passengers.
• This mobility Product is intended to assist you. For your own safety, please read the
Owner's Manual before using the Scooter. If in any doubt, contact your supplier directly for
advice.
• Do not exceed inclines over 9 degrees (15% grade).
• Driver weight may exceed weight of the unit, speed must be reduced when turning.
• Do not get on or off the scooter unless the brake is on and the scooter is switched off.
• Do not switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving.
• Do not drive the scooter where you can not safely or legally walk.
• Do not attempt to drive over curbs greater than 6.5cm in height. Doing so could cause
your scooter to turn over, causing personal injury or damage to the scooter. For curbs
less than 6.5cm, always approach them at an angle of 90 degrees and at a low speed.
• Do not drink or use a mobile phone when driving your scooter.
• Do not exceed the suggested user weight limit to use the product. Doing so, could cause
personal injury and/or damage to the unit or surrounding property may occur.
• Always keep your feet on the scooter when moving.
• Please make sure that you are physically capable to operate this unit. Consult your
dealer/doctor for advice.
• Always slow down and proceed carefully when traveling over rough or uneven ground.
• For individuals with balance problems, practice getting on the scooter with the assistance
of a qualified healthcare professional.
• Do not use an escalator to move a scooter between floors or serious injury could occur.
• Do not drive the scooter on an incline that has oil, water or ice film on it.
• Do not try to lift the scooter by its seat, tiller, rear chassis cover, or any removable parts.
Any of these could cause injury to the user or damage to the scooter.
• Do not use parts or accessories that are not authorised by the original manufacturer of the
scooter.
• Before sitting in or exiting the scooter, REMOVE the key from the ignition. This will insure
the POWER is off and the scooter can not move under its own power. As a general
precaution, always remove the key from the ignition while the scooter is not in use. This
will prevent the use by untrained and unauthorised persons.
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