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IX. SAFETY
SCOOTER TRANSPORT
There are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person
while seated ina scooter.
Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in the motor vehicle with safety belts fastened
securely.
WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
GETTING ON OR OFF SCOOTER
Getting onto and off your scooter requires a good sense of balance.Assistance may be required from your
attendant when learning to get on or off your scooter.
To avoid an injury, please observe the following safety tips when getting on or off your scooter.
• Ensure that the power is turned off, see VI, “OPERATION”.
• Ensure that your scooter is not in free-wheel mode.
• The seat armrests are flipped up or moved out to make getting on or off the scooter easier.
• Keep the front wheel facing forward.
Warning! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. should be properly
secured in the motor vehicle with safety belts fastened securely.
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Warning! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and
property damage may result.
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Warning! Always be sure your scooter and it’s batteries are properly secured while it is
being transported. Failure to do so may cause personal injury and/or damage to your
scooter.
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Warning! Do not expose your scooter to any type of moisture at any time(rain, snow, mist
or wash).Such exposure can damage your scooter. Never operate your scooter if it has
been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.
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Warning! Do not operate you scooter on ice or slippery conditions, or on salted surfaces.
Doing so may cause you injury and affect the performance of your scooter.
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