Invacare BUZZ HMV - Manual (Page 23)

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SECTION 3 OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION OF THE SCOOTER
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that
all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,
reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence
of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the
powered scooter.
Ensure seat is properly locked before attempting transfer into or out of the
powered scooter. Attempting unsafe transfers may cause a fall from the
powered scooter resulting in bodily injury.
For individuals with balance problems, practice transferring activities
WITH AN ASSISTANT in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional. DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the powered
scooter without assistance.
1. Before operation of the powered scooter, review CONTROL PANEL FEATURES in
this section of the manual.
2. Install and charge batteries. Refer to REPLACING THE BATTERIES and
CHARGING THE BATTERIES in SECTION 8 in this manual.
3. Transferring to and from the seat can be accomplished in one (1) of two (2) ways:
A. Flipping up the armrest makes entering/exiting easier.
B. Rotate seat to the direction of transfer. Refer to 90° SEAT SWIVEL
ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 4 in this manual.
4. Once the seat is locked in the forward-facing position and both armrests are in the
DOWN position, adjust the tiller to a comfortable angle. Refer to TILLER ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT in SECTION 6 in this manual.
5. Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting.
NOTE: For driving indoors or on uneven terrain, a slower speed is recommended. For soft terrain
or steep inclines (no greater than 8º), a faster speed may be necessary.
6. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position.
WARNING
ALWAYS depress the throttle control lever gradually. This will ensure
smooth safe starts.
NOTE: Throttle control levers are teetered such that moving one (1) will also move the opposite
side throttle control lever.