CareCo Corvus Rapide - Important Precautions for Corvus Rapide; Before First Drive Precautions

2. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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2.1 BEFORE DRIVING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before take the rst trip with mobility scooter, you should familiarize yourself well the operation of
mobility scooter and with the operation elements. Please take your time to read this introduction
booklet.
» Before driving, please evaluate the personal condition, and fully understand the operation of
mobility scooter.
» You should not assemble, maintain, and operate the mobility scooter before you read this
instruction booklet.
» Observe and obey all pedestrian rules and regulations in which you are riding.
» Mobility device may only be used on the trac routes for which it is approved in accordance
with the relevant national legislation.
» Always be aware of pedestrians and situations which might require extra care when using
your scooter on public walk ways and footpaths.
» Do not drive your scooter if you are under the inuence of alcohol or medication that may
aect your ability.
» Try not to drive scooter at night.
» Turn the key o before getting on or o (see section 4-1).
Please observe all relevant rules and regulations pertaining to pedestrians and
road users, at all times when you are driving the scooter.
» Do not turn the power on before you get in and sit securely on the seat.
» Be certain that the power is turned o when get in, get out. This will eliminate the
possibility of accidentally activating the wigwag controls and causing injury.
» Keep your weight toward the middle of the deck. Putting most or all of your weight
on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition.
» Only one person at a time could ride a Corvus Rapide Mobility Scooter. Do not
carry passengers under any circumstances.
Practice Tips
» If you are new to driving a scooter, it is a good idea to practice in a clear, safe space on a
sound level surface. (I.e. Park, Playground).
» Basic functions to practice
» Wig wag accelerate /Wig wag release /Stop /Reverse /Turn /Ramp proceeding.
» Set the speed control to its lowest speed, slightly increase the speed when you are getting
familiar with the scooter. ( Refer to 4-2 for speed adjustment)
Practice operating your scooter in the presence of an attendant. Remember that only
with practice will you become a competent driver. Practice these basic functions until
you feel that you have control of your scooter.