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Pride Mobility Legend 4-Wheel Scooter, Legend 3-Wheel Scooter User Manual

Owner’s Manual

ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual

before operating your scooter.

Legend 3-Wheel Scooter

Legend 4-Wheel Scooter

The Ultimate In Style & Performance®

Exeter, PA

 

St. Catharines, ON

1-800-800-8586

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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your Scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set-up, contact your authorized Pride provider.

Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.

The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.

WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury.

CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your Scooter.

Copyright ©2005

Pride Mobility Products Corp.

INFMANU2020 REV E/FEBRUARY 2005

CELEBRITY

 

C O N T E N T S

 

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INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................

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SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................

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III.

EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................

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IV.

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................

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V.

YOUR LEGEND .........................................................................................................................

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VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................

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VII. OPERATION...............................................................................................................................

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VIII.COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................

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IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................

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X.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................

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XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................

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XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................

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XIII. WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................................

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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N

Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your daily living and ensure complete satisfaction.

At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your scooter for the first time. These instructions were produced for your benefit.Your understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new Pride Scooter.

PrideisnotliablefordamagetopropertyorpersonalinjuryarisingoutoftheunsafeuseofaPrideScooter. Pride isalsonotliableforanypropertydamageorpersonalinjuryarisingoutofthefailure ofanypersonand/oruserto followtheinstructionsandrecommendationssetforthinthismanualoranyotherinstructionsorrecommendations contained in other scooter related literature issued by Pride or contained on the Pride Scooter itself.

This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may causeslightvariationsbetweentheillustrationsandexplanationsinthismanualandtheproductyouhavepurchased.

Ifyouexperienceanyproblemswithyourscooterthatyourarenotabletosolve,orifyoudonotfeelcapable of safely followinganyoftheinstructionsand/orrecommendations containedinthismanual,pleasecontactyourauthorized PrideProviderfor assistance.

Onceyouunderstandhowtooperateandtakecareofyourscooter,wearecertainthatitwillgiveyouyearsoftroublefreeserviceandenjoyment.

Information Exchange

Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments,andsuggestionsregardingthismanual.Wewouldalsoliketohearaboutthe safetyandreliabilityofyournewPrideScooter,andtheserviceyoureceivedfromyourauthorizedPrideProvider.

Pleasenotifyusofanychangeofaddresssowecankeepyouapprisedofimportantinformationregardingsafety,new products,andnewoptionsthatcanincreaseyourabilitytouseandenjoyyourPrideScooter.Pleasefeelfreetowriteus attheaddressbelow:

PrideMobilityProductsCorporation Attn:CustomerCareDepartment 182SusquehannaAvenue

Exeter, PA18643-2694

customercare@pridemobility.com 1-800-424-8205

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Pride Owners Club

As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pride’s web site at www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site you will have access to the most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families, and friends.

From our home page, click on the button that reads “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners. You will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips, product and funding information, and interactive message boards. Message boards invite you to speak with other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

My Authorized Pride Provider Is:

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________

Quick Reference Information:

Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________

NOTE:If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owner’s manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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GENERAL

WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.

YourScooterisastate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevicedesignedtoincreasemobility.Prideprovidesanexten- sivevarietyofproductstobestfittheindividualneedsofthescooteruser.Pleasebeawarethatthefinalselection and purchasing decision regarding the type of scooter to be used is the responsibility of the scooter user who is capableofmakingsuchadecisionandhis/herhealthcareprofessional(i.e.,medicaldoctor,physicaltherapist,etc.).

The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the scootertotheuserandhasassistedtheprescribinghealthcareprofessionaland/ortheauthorizedPrideProviderin the instruction process for the use of the product.

There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to practice operatingthescooterinthepresenceofatrainedattendant.Atrainedattendantcan bedefinedasafamilymember orcareprofessionalspeciallytrainedinassistingascooteruserinvariousdailylivingactivities.

Asyoubeginusingyourscooterduringdailyactivities,youwillprobablyencountersituationsinwhichyouwill need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off lifts, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.

Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operatingthescootersafely.

MODIFICATIONS

Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourscootertoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.AwiderangeofaccessoriesisavailablefromyourauthorizedPrideProvidertofurthercustomizeyourscootertobettersuityourneeds and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your scooter.

WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.

REMOVABLE PARTS

WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result.

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Your scooter’s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular tele- phonesorotherradiatingdevices,suchashand-heldradios,radioandtelevisionstations,wirelesscomputerlinks, microwave sources, and paging transmitters. Learn more about this topic in III. “ EMI-RFI.”

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PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK

Gettoknowthefeelofyourscooteranditscapabilities.Priderecommendsthatyouperformasafetycheckbefore each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XII. “Care and Maintenance.”

Performthefollowinginspectionspriortousingyourscooter:

νCheckforpropertireinflation(ifequippedwithpneumatictires).

νCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.

νCheck all harness connections. Make sure they are secured properly.

νCheck the brakes.

νCheck battery charge.

If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.

TIRE INFLATION

If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least once aweek.Properinflationpressureswillprolongthelifeofyourtiresandhelpensurethesmoothoperationofyour scooter.

WARNING! It is critically important that 30-35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain 30-35 psi tire pressure in pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.

WARNING! Inflate your scooter tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tire and/or personal injury.

WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

Yourscooterisratedforamaximumweightcapacity. Refertothespecificationstableforinformation.

WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and damage to your scooter. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.

WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your scooter. Carrying passengers may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

INCLINE INFORMATION

More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your scooter.

νProceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.

νTake wide swings with your scooter around any tight corners. If you do that, the scooter’s rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners.

νWhen driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safelycontrolleddescent.

νAvoid sudden stops and starts.

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When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only. If your scooter starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control lever.Then push the throttlecontrolleverforwardslightlytoensureasafelycontrolleddescent.

WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your scooter straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.

WARNING! Do not drive your scooter across the side of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill; do not stop, if possible, while driving up or down an incline.

WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).

WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the scooter in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it.

WARNING! Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figures 1 and 1A, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your scooter, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.

Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation in all countries, and therefore do not necessarilysharethesamestandardpercentofslope.Otherinclinesmaybenaturalor,ifman-made, notdesigned specifically for scooters. Figures 1 and 1Aillustrate your scooter’s stability and its ability to climb grades under variousweightloadsandundercontrolledtestingconditions.

These tests were conducted with the scooter’s seat in the highest position and adjusted rearward on the seat base toitsfarthestrearwardposition.Usethisinformationasaguideline.Yourscooter’sabilitytotravelupinclinesis affected by your weight, your scooter’s speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and your scooter setup.

150 lbs.

200 lbs.

250 lbs.

300-350 lbs.

150 lbs.

200 lbs.

250 lbs.

300-350 lbs.

Figure 1. (3-wheel) Maximum Recommended

Figure 1A. (4-wheel) Maximum Recommended

Incline Angles

Incline Angles

WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figures 1 and 1A may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.

WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 lbs. Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 15 lbs.

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Whenyouapproachanincline,itisbesttoleanforward.Seefigures2and2A.Thisshiftsthecenterofgravityof you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability.

Figure 2. Normal Driving Position

Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position

CORNERING INFORMATION

Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tippinginclude,butarenotlimitedto,corneringspeed,steeringangle(howsharplyyouareturning),unevenroad surfaces,inclinedroadsurfaces,ridingfromanareaoflowtractiontoanareaofhightraction(suchaspassingfrom a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning), and abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steeringangle(i.e.,lessenthesharpnessoftheturn)topreventyourscooterfromtipping.

WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher speeds, do not corner sharply. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.

BRAKING INFORMATION

Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems:

1.Regenerative:Useselectricitytorapidlyslowthevehiclewhenthethrottlecontrolleverreturnstothecenter/ stopposition.

2.Disc Park Brake:Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason.

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OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES

Yourscooterisdesignedtoprovideoptimumstabilityundernormaldrivingconditions—dry,levelsurfacescom- posedofconcrete,blacktop,orasphalt.However,Priderecognizesthattherewillbetimeswhenyouwillencounter other surface types. For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your scooter safely on lawns and in park areas.

νReduce your scooter’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.

νAvoidtallgrassthatcanbecometangledintherunninggear.

νAvoid loosely packed gravel and sand.

νIfyoufeelunsureaboutadrivingsurface,avoidthatsurface.

STREETS AND ROADWAYS

WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.

NOTE: Safety accessories like fluorescent flags are available to order from your authorized Pride Provider.

STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, CURBS, ETC.)

WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches, stairs, etc.).

WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately high. Serious personal injury and/or damage may result.

WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury.

WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.

WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in.

Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach

Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach

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INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or adversely affect the performance and safety of your scooter.

WARNING! Do not operate or store your scooter where it may be exposed to inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below freezing temperatures (such as storage on an outside car/van lift). Attempting to operate the scooter in such conditions can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of control.

FREEWHEEL MODE

Yourscooterisequippedwithamanualfreewheelleverthat,whenpulledup,allowsthescootertobepushed. For moreinformationabouthowtoplaceyourscooterintoandoutoffreewheelmode,seeV. “Your Legend.”

WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.

νDisengage the drive motors only on a level surface.

νEnsure the key is removed from the key switch.

νStand behind the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a scooter to do this.

νAfter you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes.

Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.

AnaddedfeaturebuiltintotheLegendis“push-too-fast”protectionwhichsafeguardsthescooteragainstgaining excessivespeedwhileinfreewheelmode.

“Push-too-fast”operatesdifferentlydependingonwhichoftwoconditionsexists:

νIf the key is switched “off” while in freewheel mode, the scooter’s controller activates regenerative braking whenthescooterispushedfasterthanamaximumthresholdwhichhasbeenpreprogrammed. Inthiscase,the controller is acting as a speed governor.

νIfthekeyisswitched“on”whileinfreewheelmode,youwillencounterconsiderableresistanceatanyspeed. Thispreventsthescooterfromgainingunwantedmomentumshouldthemanualfreewheelleverinadvertently bereleasedwhiledrivingthescooter.

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STAIRS AND ESCALATORS

Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.

WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your scooter.

DOORS

νDetermine if the door opens toward or away from you.

νUse your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar.

νDriveyourscootergentlyandslowlyforwardtopushthedooropen.Ordriveyourscootergentlyandslowly rearwards to pull the door open.

ELEVATORS

Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s).

νIfyouareinthedoorwayofaelevatorwhenthedoor(s)begintoclose,pushontherubberdooredgeorallow the rubber door edge to contact the scooter and the door will reopen.

νUse care that pocketbooks, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.

LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS

Ifyouwillbetravelingwithyourscooter,youmayfinditnecessarytousealift/elevationproducttoaidintransportation.Priderecommendsthatyoucloselyreviewtheinstructions,specifications,andsafetyinformationsetforth bythemanufacturerofthelift/elevationproductbeforeusingthatproduct.

WARNING! Never sit on your scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of lift/elevation product. Your scooter was not designed with such use in mind, and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride.

BATTERIES

Inadditiontofollowingthewarnings below,besuretocomplywithallotherbatteryhandlinginformation.

WARNING! Scooter batteries are heavy (refer to specifications table). Lifting weight beyond your capacity could result in personal injury. If necessary, get someone physically able to lift the scooter’s batteries for you.

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.

WARNING! RED (+) cables must be connected to positive (+) battery terminals/posts. BLACK (-) cables must be connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Failure to connect your battery harnesses in the proper manner may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged.

BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized PrideProviderforinstructionsondisposal. YourauthorizedPrideProviderwillalsohavethenecessaryinformationonbatteryrecycling,whichisourrecommendedcourseofaction.

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MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT

Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a scooter.

Althoughyourscootermaybeequippedwithapositioningbelt,thisbeltisnotdesignedtoprovideproperrestraint duringmotorvehicletransport.Anyonetravelinginamotorvehicleshouldbeproperlysecuredinthemotorvehicle seatwithsafetybeltsfastenedsecurely.

WARNING! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or property damage may result.

WARNING! Always be sure your scooter and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.

PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT

WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.

GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER

Getting onto and off of your scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips whengettingontoandoffofyourscooter:

νEnsure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode. SeeV. “Your Legend.”

νMake certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch.

νThe seat armrests of the seat can be flipped up to make getting onto and off of the scooter easier.

WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the scooter seat to prevent the scooter from tipping and causing injury.

WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury.

WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury.

REACHING AND BENDING

Avoid reachingorbendingwhiledrivingyourscooter.Whenreaching,bending,orleaningwhileseatedonyour scooter,itisimportanttomaintainastablecenterofgravityandkeepthescooterfromtipping.Priderecommends thatthescooteruserdeterminehis/herpersonallimitationsandpracticebendingandreachinginthepresenceofa qualifiedhealthcareprofessional.

WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the scooter and cause your scooter to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving.

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POSITIONING BELTS

Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely.

WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your scooter, make sure it is fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the scooter.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

Thescooterusermustexercisecareandcommonsensewhenoperatinghis/herscooter.Thisincludesawarenessof safetyissueswhentakingprescribedorover-the-counterdrugsorwhentheuserhas specificphysicallimitations.

WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your scooter in a safe manner.

ALCOHOL

Thescooterusermustexercisecareandcommonsensewhenoperatinghis/herscooter.Thisincludesawareness ofsafetyissueswhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol.

WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to drive safely.

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