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Getting Onto and OFF Your Mobility Scooter
Getting onto and off your scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips
when getting on and off your scooter:
Remove the key from the key switch
Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode
Ensure that the seat is secured in place
Pivot the armrests up
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the seat
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the armrests, and do not make the armrests bear weight, such as during
transfers.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard
The abovementioned actions may cause your scooter to become unstable and tip, causing injury or damage