Handicare 1700 User Manual
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The following guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your Three Wheel or
Four Wheel Power Scooter. If you have any questions about the correct operation of your
Scooter, please contact your movingpeople.net Dealer.
Four Wheel Power Scooter. If you have any questions about the correct operation of your
Scooter, please contact your movingpeople.net Dealer.
1.
ALWAYS be sure the steering tiller angle adjustment is properly engaged and that the seat is
locked in the forward position before operating your scooter.
locked in the forward position before operating your scooter.
2.
DO NOT use your scooter if you hear suspicious noises coming from under the rear cover.
Call your dealer for assistance
Call your dealer for assistance
3.
DO NOT get on or off your scooter with the on/off key inserted. (engaged)
4.
REMOVE key before rotating your seat.
5.
DO NOT carry passengers anywhere on the unit.
6.
DO NOT stand on the unit.
7.
DO NOT wear clothing that may become entangled with the wheels or tiller.
8.
DO NOT attempt to operate your scooter with your weight or the carrying weight greater than
the capacity specified for your model. See specifications for your scooter model.
the capacity specified for your model. See specifications for your scooter model.
9.
DO NOT drive off or over obstacles exceeding 2” (5 cm) in height.
10.
DO NOT attempt inclines greater than 12
°
(or a rise of 2.5” (6.3 cm) in 12” (30 cm)).
11.
DO NOT use your scooter with the anti-tip wheels removed.
12.
Your Scooter can handle inclines of up to 12
°
(or a rise of 2.5” (6.3 cm) in 12” (30 cm)).
degrees. However, negotiating inclines on a scooter is an acquired skill. If you do not feel
confident you will be able to handle inclines of that size, it is best to avoid them whenever
possible.
confident you will be able to handle inclines of that size, it is best to avoid them whenever
possible.
13.
AVOID backing up onto uneven surfaces or inclines.
14.
Your Scooter can occasionally be driven over other hard surfaces including gravel, dirt, sand,
grass, etc. Care should be taken to avoid surfaces too soft to support your scooter.
grass, etc. Care should be taken to avoid surfaces too soft to support your scooter.
15.
AVOID driving your scooter on slippery surfaces or wet grass.
16.
AVOID traveling on streets or in other areas with heavy vehicular traffic.
17.
DO NOT disengage the brakes on a slope or incline.
18.
DO NOT operate the scooter while under the influence of medication that can compromise
your ability to drive a motorized vehicle. Consult with your pharmacist or physician on the
side effects of your medication(s).
your ability to drive a motorized vehicle. Consult with your pharmacist or physician on the
side effects of your medication(s).
19.
DO NOT operate the scooter while under the influence of alcohol.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS