Sterling 2 - Manual (Page 27)

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PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
DO NOT mount or dismount your mobility scooter without first withdrawing the ignition
key. This will ensure that the power is off and the scooter cannot move unexpectedly.
DO NOT leave the ignition key in your scooter whilst it is unattended. Children or
inexperienced people may attempt to drive your scooter which may result in damage or
personal injury.
DO NOT connect any medical device, such as a ventilator, life support machine etc.
to the scooter’s electrical system. Failure of the equipment may result from such
connections.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
prescription medication that may impair judgement.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter if you feel acutely unwell.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter if your vision is seriously impaired.
If you have any doubts about medical conditions, health problems or treatments
that may affect your ability to operate the mobility scooter safely, please consult
your healthcare professional.
We specifically disclaim responsibility to all personal injury and property damage
that may occur during use which does not comply with the relevant national or
local statutes.
Do not attempt to operate your scooter whilst standing next to it.
Always ensure that you are able to operate all the controls from a seated position, that
the rear view mirror (if fitted) is set correctly and that the seat is securely locked into
place.
Attention: Switch on the scooter lights (if fitted) to make yourself visible when
there are low levels of light, day or night.
The rear body panel (where fitted) is designed to cover the Drive Assembly, Wiring
Harness and Electrical Connectors.
DO NOT stand on any of the body panels, only the footboard.
DO NOT stand on the scooter seat.
DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the scooter seat without first checking that it
is LOCKED into position. Attempting unsafe transfers can result in bodily injury and/or
damage.
DO NOT drive your scooter if the seat is not LOCKED in the FORWARD position.
The seat must be secured in the FORWARD facing position BEFORE and DURING
operation of the scooter. Attempting to operate the scooter with the seat not secured in
the front facing position, could result in damage and/or bodily injury.
GENERAL WARNINGS