Safety; Warnings On Use; General Warnings - Moretti Mobility CM900-41 Manual Del Usuario

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8. SAFETY

• Always use the safety belt and keep your feet resting on the footplates at all times.
• Do not use the electric wheelchair under the influence of alcohol.
• Do not use electronic radio transmitters such as walkie-talkies or mobile telephones.
• Make sure there are no obstacles nearby when you are driving the electric wheelchair.
• Do not make a sharp turn or brake suddenly when you are driving the electric wheelchair.
• Do not drive the electric wheelchair in traffic.
• Do not attempt to mount curbs higher than those indicated in the technical specifications.
• Do not put your hands or legs outside the electric wheelchair while driving.
• Do not drive the electric wheelchair on slippery roads or when it is snowing.
• Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the electric wheelchair when the batteries
are charging.
Do not use the electric wheelchair without first reading and understanding this
manual completely.

9. WARNINGS ON USE

9.1 General warnings

1. Do not use the electric wheelchair on public highways. Please be aware that it may be
difficult for drivers to see you when you are sitting on the electric wheelchair. Always use
pedestrian routes. Comply with the rules of pedestrian traffic. Wait for the way to be clear,
then proceed with extreme caution.
2. Before getting into or out of your electric wheelchair, always check that it is switched off
and that the battery charger is disconnected, to avoid injury to yourself or to others.
3. Always check that the drive wheels are in drive mode before driving. Do not switch off the
electric wheelchair when it is still moving, as it would stop very suddenly.
4. Do not use this product or any other optional accessory available without first reading
and understanding this manual completely. If you do not understand the warnings, the
precautions or the instructions, contact the retailer or a healthcare operator before
attempting to use the device, to avoid injury or damage.
5. In certain cases, such as certain medical conditions, the user of the electric wheelchair will
need practice in its use in the presence of a qualified assistant, who may be a relative or
a professional qualified to assist the user, in use of the electric wheelchair during various
everyday activities.
6. Avoid lifting or moving the electric wheelchair by gripping one of its removable parts,
including the armrests, seat or fairing. This could cause personal injury and/or damage
the wheelchair.
7. Avoid using the electric wheelchair beyond its limits, as described in this manual.
8. Do not sit on the electric wheelchair when it is inside a moving vehicle.
9. Keep your hands away from the wheels (tyres) while driving the electric wheelchair.
Please remember that loose clothing could get caught in the wheels.
10. Consult your doctor if you are taking drugs or if you have specific physical limitations.
Certain drugs and certain limitations could affect the ability to use the electric wheelchair
safely.
11. Always check that the wheel locking/unlocking lever is locked or unlocked.
12. Do not remove the roll-over protection wheels if they are present on the electric
wheelchair.
13. Contact with tools could cause an electric shock; do not connect an electrical extension
cord to the AC / DC converter or to the battery charger.
14. Although the electric wheelchair is designed for slopes with a gradient up to 10° (17.5%),
try to avoid slopes with a gradient over 6° (10%) and take extreme care when turning
on a slope.