Handicare Fortress 1700DT Owner's Manual page 14

stability, as described in detail on page 26 of this manual.
- Be sure that no items of clothing hang loose. These could become
caught between the wheels.
- Make sure your fingers do not get caught in the mechanism of the tilt
steering adjustment.
- Adjust your driving according to the circumstances:
Drive carefully on slippery roads, resulting from rain, ice, or snow!
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Drive more slowly in crowded environments.
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Do not use the scooter on uneven roads.
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Avoid letting the Fortress 1700 DT/TA come in contact with salt
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water. Salt water is caustic and may damage the scooter.
Avoid letting the Fortress 1700 DT/TA come in contact with sand.
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Sand can affect the moving parts of the scooter, resulting in
unnecessarily rapid wear.
- Never operate the scooter if you are under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication that could affect your driving ability.
- You must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to drive safely in the
scooter.
- It is imperative to turn on the lights in case of reduced visibility. The
scooter has been equipped with brake lights that light up when you
brake.
- Only use the indicator lights to indicate an intended change in driving
direction.
- Only use the horn when it is necessary to warn pedestrians of other
road users of dangerous circumstances.
- Never place metal parts on top of the batteries: this may cause a
short circuit in the batteries, resulting in damage.
- Do not carry any passengers: your scooter was specifically designed
to transport only yourself.
- Do not drive your scooter with the backrest in the reclined position. It
may affect weight distribution and therefore the rearward stability of
the scooter, especially when driving on inclines or encountering
obstacles.
- Do not burden your scooter with any more load than can be placed in
the basket.
- Never hang anything from the handlebars.
- Never use your scooter to tow a trailer: The scooter was not
designed for this. It can cause serious damage to your scooter.
- Do not stand on the floor pan to reach objects.
- Do not place your feet close to the front wheel and fork when the unit
is moving. Always keep your feet on the rubber mat, rather than
against the front cover.
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