Sunrise Medical SAPPHIRE 3 - Manual (Page 8)

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PERSONAL AND OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
Drive profiles should only be adjusted by healthcare professionals and
approved agents/dealers, who are totally conversant with the process.
They must also fully understand the users capabilities and the users
ability to operate the scooter safely.
Incorrect settings may cause injury or damage to the user, bystanders
the scooter and/or nearby property.
To determine personal mobility limitations, practice combinations of
bending, reaching, mount and dismount techniques, whilst in the
presence of a healthcare professional. Practice the above techniques
BEFORE actively using the scooter.
For users with balance problems, practice the above techniques with the
aid of an assistant, in the presence of a healthcare professional.
DO NOT attempt to pick up objects that cause you to shift your weight in
the seat or require you to bend excessively in any direction. Such action
may result in the scooter tipping over or in injury to the person or both.
DO NOT use an escalator to move the mobility scooter between floors as
serious bodily injury could arise from such actions.
DO NOT drive on the road, dual carriageways or motorways.
DO NOT drive up, down or across inclines that have water, ice, oil or any
other slippery substance on the surface. Failure to note the above
conditions could cause loss of control.
DO NOT attempt to drive over kerbs or obstacles, (accept in accordance
with kerb climbing instructions where applicable). Disregarding this
warning could cause the mobility scooter to tip resulting in possible bodily
harm.
DO NOT make sharp turns in forward or reverse at high speeds.
DO NOT lift the mobility scooter by its Tiller, Seat, Body Panels or by any
detachable assemblies. Always disassemble the scooter into its stowable
parts and then lift each assembly one at a time.
GENERAL WARNINGS