Drive Medical Design Odyssey Mobility Scooter - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY NOTICE
Before Driving
The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving.
Therefore, please always keep the following safety notices in mind.
THE SAME TRAFFIC RULES APPLY TO THE USE OF THIS VEHICLE AS
APPLY TO PEDESTRIANS
• For your safety, please follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.
• Ride on the pavement and pedestrian areas only, never ride on motorways or dual
carriageways. Only use to cross to the other side of the pavement.
• Be aware of traffic when crossing roads.
• Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter on busy streets or in shopping
malls.
• Please do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.
• Please be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for
use at night.
PRACTICE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself
with the operation of your scooter. Please practice in a wide and open area like a park.
In order to avoid accidents with your scooter while driving, please bare in mind driving
motions, such as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, up-and down ramps.
• Please turn the speed dial to minimum value for your initial practice.
• Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and
control your scooter.
THE SCOOTER IS ONLY TO BE USED BY ONE PERSON AT A TIME
• Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children)
DO NOT USE THIS VEHICLE TO CARRY OR HAUL GOODS
• The maximum weight can be carried is 300 lbs. (136 kg) (including occupant and any
goods). Refer to “MAX LOAD WEIGHT” in “SPECIFICATION”
• Maximum loading weight for basket is 7lbs.