Golden Technologies Companion II - Manual (Page 7)

Companion 5
SAFETY
NOTE: When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden
Technologies, Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another
person.
Procedure 1
1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position. See section V. “Operation.”
2. Dismount your Companion.
3. Put your scooter in the freewheel mode. See section VII. “Disassembly.”
4. While standing alongside the scooter, carefully manually maneuver it down the
slope.
5. When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope, position the free-
wheel lever in the engaged position. See section VII. “Disassembly.”
6. Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation.
WARNING: When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the brake is released. The
weight of the scooter on a slope may cause you to lose control of the
scooter. If you do not feel capable of manually controlling your scooter
down the slope, request assistance or do not attempt to use this pro-
cedure.
Procedure 2
1. Set the key switch to the “Off position. See section V. “Operation.”
2. Dismount your Companion.
3. Set the key switch to the “On” position. See section V. “Operation.”
4. While standing alongside your scooter, carefully operate the controls at the lowest
speed setting. See section V. “Operation.”
5. Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline.
6. Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgement and/or your ability to operate your Companion. Also check
with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
WARNING: Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technolo-
gies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device
to your Companion. Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty
and may cause injury.
Please use your Golden Companion scooter often and allow it to expand the horizons of
your daily life. The more mobility your Golden Companion brings to you, the happier you
will be, and the more satisfied we at Golden Technologies, Inc. will be! But as with
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