Invacare Taurus Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Before beginning your journey with your new scooter, make sure that the
scooter is on a level surface and clear of any obstacles. Although your
scooter is able to climb slopes, it is safer to practice on a level surface.
You can make the following adjustments to increase your comfort when
driving:
z adjust seat height and location.
z adjust the armrest width.
z adjust the tiller angle.
1. Before operating your scooter, check the following:
x free-wheeling device is in drive position.
x speed dial is at the picture of the turtle.
2. Sit on scooter and turn on the key. All battery gauge LED Lights should be lit.
The self-diagnostic warning lights should not be blinking.
3. When your hands rest comfortably on the handlebars, the thumb control levers
should be within reach. The right lever moves the scooter forward, the left one
moves it backward. When you release the thumb lever, the scooter will stop.
NOTE: This scooter has an automatic braking systems. Release the thumb
control and the brakes will stop the scooter.
4. Steer the scooter by turning the whole tiller in the direction your want to go.
5. Practice driving where there are no obstacles. Start at the slowest speed and
drive forward and backward; make some turns. As you get more comfortable
you can increase the speed by turning the speed dial toward the picture of the
rabbit.
6. If only two-battery gauge LED lights are lit, you should plan to recharge the
batteries very soon.
7. If the scooter stops and does not function, locate the circuit breaker on the top
of the battery pack. Push it and try the scooter again.
8. When you are finished riding, turn off the key before getting off.
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