Invacare PANTHER MX-4 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
Part No. 1090132 Rev F 7 Invacare Scooters
PROCEDURE 1GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL WARNINGS
OPERATING INFORMATION
Performance adjustments should ONLY be made by professionals of the
healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the
driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver,
bystanders, damage to the powered scooter and surrounding property.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,
reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the pres-
ence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use
of the powered scooter.
For individuals with balance problems, practice transferring activities
WITH AN ASSISTANT in the presence of a qualified healthcare profes-
sional.
DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the powered scooter without
assistance.
BEFORE use, verify that the motor is plugged into the harness.
If so equipped, DO NOT operate the scooter without anti-tippers being
installed. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the
seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your
knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from
behind as this may cause the powered scooter to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you
are reaching as the powered scooter may tip over.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered scooter between floors.
Serious bodily injury may occur.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil
film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause
your powered scooter to turn over and cause bodily harm and/or damage
to the powered scooter.
DO NOT make sharp turns in forward or reverse at excessive speed.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by its tiller, seat, or shroud.
DO NOT attempt to lift the powered scooter by lifting on any removable
(detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a
powered scooter may result in injury to the user or damage to the powered
scooter.
DO NOT operate the powered scooter until you have checked that the
surroundings are clear and that the area is safe for travel.
DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized
by Invacare.
GENERAL GUIDELINES