Safety Precautions - Handicare Fortress 2000 SERIES Owner's Manual

20. DO NOT move the scooter in Free-Wheel Mode with an occupant on it, whether
it is yourself or someone else.
21. DO NOT attempt to operate your Scooter in a stalled condition, such as
traveling or on too steep an incline. This may cause the circuit breaker to trip,
rendering your unit temporarily immobile.
22. DO NOT continue to reset the circuit breaker on your unit if it continually trips
during normal operation. If this occurs, contact your Handicare dealer.
23. DO NOT make abrupt changes in direction while traveling at speeds greater
than 2 m.p.h. (3 km/h) or when driving on an incline or uneven surfaces.
Approach gradients HEAD-ON, not at an angle and follow its route up or down
directly, not in zigzag movements.
24. REDUCE speed when approaching sharp corners.
25. DO NOT hose down, spray, submerge, or immerse any electrical components,
including the motor, controller, speed control console, batteries or the battery
charger.
26. DO NOT hang items, shopping bags, etc., on the handlebars.
27. DO NOT mount, hang, or attach any devices, options, or accessories etc., which
could interfere with the speed control lever, brake lever, seat lock lever, or any
other lever or control.
28. ALWAYS ensure that the frame locking mechanism is completely engaged
before operating your scooter.
29. DO NOT discard batteries. They should be returned to a battery recycling
service in your area.
30. DO NOT smoke or have any spark or open flame on or near your scooter while
its batteries are being recharged.
31. The batteries accumulate energy. DO NOT short circuit.
32. If the battery housing breaks, the cracked parts may leak acids. Do not allow to
contact the skin.
33. DO NOT use liquid acid batteries. Hydrogen gas released from recharging
liquid acid batteries is explosive and may cause serious injury damage.
34. Your scooter is intended to help you enjoy life. Never let children play with it.
Handicare disclaims all responsibility for any personal injury or property
damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its
products.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
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