General safety regulations and instructions
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1 General safety regulations and instructions
Handicare accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injury caused by the failure to
(strictly) adhere to the safety guidelines and instructions or else due to carelessness
during the use and cleaning of the scooter and possible accessories. Depending on the
specific work circumstances or the accessories used, additional safety instructions may
be required. Please contact your dealer immediately if you observe a potential danger
during the use of the product.
The user of the scooter (see under 'use according to purpose') is at
all times fully responsible for the fulfillment of the locally applicable
safety regulations and guidelines.
1.1 Decals and instructions on the scooter
Signs, symbols and instructions placed on this scooter comprise part of its safety
facilities. They must never be covered or removed and must remain present and clearly
legible throughout the entire lifespan of the scooter.
Immediately replace or repair illegible or damaged signs, symbols and instructions.
Contact your dealer with regard to this.
1.2 Technical specifications
The technical specifications may not be changed.
1.3 Modifications
Modification of (parts of) this product is not permitted.
1.4 Safety
To avoid accidents and undesirable situations, it is of great importance to pay attention
to the following safety instructions.
• Pay extra attention to riding on slopes:
• Never drive the Calypso up a slope with an angle greater than 6°.
• On slopes always drive slowly and with awareness.
• Do not drive down slopes with loose gravel or a sandy surface,
because one of the back wheels might slip.
• Do not tun on a slope.
• Never take curves at full speed. Decrease speed on the
approach and on the curve.
• Be sure that no items of clothing hang loose. These could
become caught between the wheels.
• Adjust your riding according to the circumstances:
• Drive carefully on slippery roads, resulting from rain, ice, or snow!
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