Reaching And Bending - Pride Mobility Travel Pal Owner's Manual

GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER
Getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety
tips when getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter:
! Remove the key from the key switch.
! Ensure that your Travel Scooter is not in freewheel mode. See IV. "Your Travel Scooter."
! Make certain that the seat is locked into place.
WARNING! When driving on level ground, position yourself as far back as possible in the
Travel Scooter seat to prevent the Travel Scooter from tipping and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause
the Travel Scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the
Travel Scooter to tip and cause personal injury.

REACHING AND BENDING

Avoid reaching or bending while driving your Travel Scooter. Bending forward creates the risk of accidental
throttle control lever contact. Bending to the side while seated creates the risk of tipping. It is important to maintain
a stable centre of gravity and keep the Travel Scooter from tipping. Pride recommends that the Travel Scooter user
determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified attendant.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the
Travel Scooter deck or from either side of the Travel Scooter. Movements such as these
may change your centre of gravity and the weight distribution of the Travel Scooter and
cause your Travel Scooter to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING! Prevent personal injury! Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be
aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
The Travel Scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her Travel Scooter. This
includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has
specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter
medication or if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations
may impair your ability to operate your Travel Scooter in a safe manner.
ALCOHOL
The Travel Scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her Travel Scooter. This
includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
WARNING! Do not operate your Travel Scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol,
as this may impair your ability to drive safely.
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