Pride Mobility scooter - Manual (Page 10)

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WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it
may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter. Obey all local pedestrian
traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.
PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
NOTE: Safety accessories such as fluorescent flags, are available to order from your authorized Pride
Provider.
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces com-
posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encoun-
ter other surface types. For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and
gravel. Feel free to use your scooter safely on lawns and in park areas.
n Reduce your scooter’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
n Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
n If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
I I . S A F E T Y
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, CURBS, ETC.)
Figure 4. Correct Curb Approach Figure 4A. Incorrect Curb Approach
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches,
stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately
high. Serious personal injury and/or damage may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed backward down any step, curb, or other
obstacle. This may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to
ascend or descend. See figures 4 and 4A.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than two inches.