Product Manual

REV.1.03.07.14
Bobcat X Owner’s Manual www.drivemedical.com
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STEPS, CURBS & FIXED OBSTACLES
Use extreme caution when operating your scooter near curbs, porches, stairs,
escalators, drop-offs, unprotected ledges, and raised areas.
WARNING Never attempt to navigate your scooter over a fixed obstacle
taller than the maximum ground clearance. Please refer to Section XII
SPECIFICATIONS for this information.
WARNING Never attempt to navigate your scooter backwards over an
obstacle.
WARNING Never attempt to operate your scooter on steps or
escalators.
ATTENTION Refer to the following guidelines and diagrams when
travelling over a fixed obstacle lower than the maximum ground
clearance of your scooter:
To maneuver up a fixed obstacle Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the
scooter is perpendicular to the obstacle. Increase the forward speed until the scooter
has cleared the obstacle, and then you may reduce the speed or return the throttle to
neutral.
To maneuver down a fixed obstacle Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the
scooter is perpendicular to the obstacle. Reduce the forward speed just before the
front wheels come in contact with the obstacle, and remain at the reduced speed until
scooter has cleared the obstacle, and then you may increase the forward speed.
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