Handicare Fotress 1700 - Manual (Page 16)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
20. DO NOT move the scooter in Free-Wheel Mode with an occupant on it, whether it is
yourself or someone else.
21. DO NOT attempt to operate your Scooter in a stalled condition, such as traveling or on too
steep an incline. This may cause the circuit breaker to trip, rendering your unit temporarily
immobile.
22. DO NOT continue to reset the circuit breaker on your unit if it continually trips during
normal operation. If this occurs, contact your movingpeople.net dealer.
23. DO NOT make abrupt changes in direction while traveling at speeds greater than 2 m.p.h. (3
km/h) or when driving on an incline or uneven surfaces. Approach gradients HEAD-ON, not
at an angle and follow its route up or down directly, not in zigzag movements.
24. REDUCE speed when approaching sharp corners.
25. DO NOT hose down, spray, submerge, or immerse any electrical components, including the
motor, controller, speed control console, batteries or the battery charger.
26. DO NOT hang items, shopping bags, etc., on the handlebars.
27. DO NOT mount, hang, or attach any devices, options, or accessories etc., which could
interfere with the speed control lever, brake lever, seat lock lever, or any other lever or
control.
28. ALWAYS ensure that the frame locking mechanism is completely engaged before operating
your scooter.
29. DO NOT discard batteries. They should be returned to a battery recycling service in your
area.
30. DO NOT smoke or have any spark or open flame on or near your scooter while its batteries
are being recharged.
31. The batteries accumulate energy. DO NOT short circuit.
32. If the battery housing breaks, the cracked parts may leak acids. Do not allow to contact the
skin.
33. DO NOT use liquid acid batteries. Hydrogen gas released from recharging liquid acid
batteries is explosive and may cause serious injury damage.
34. Your scooter is intended to help you enjoy life. Never let children play with it.
movingpeople.net disclaims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may
occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products.