Operating instructions NJ1 Adaptive bike
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Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to the product. These could prevent safe op-
eration of the product while driving.
When driving on areas which are used for
pedestrians, observe the maximum permitted
speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and keep a
sufficient distance (at least the width of a
wheelchair) from the kerbs or other obstacles
and other road users.
When driving on public roads and foot-
paths, the provisions of the road traffic regula-
tions must be observed.
Avoid driving on unpaved or loose sur-
faces (e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud,
snow, ice or through deep puddles of water).
If you encounter new driving situations
which are unknown to you, approach them with
great care. If you consider that the risk is too
high, you must immediately abort the driving
manoeuvre and, if required, call for help to
assist you in extracting yourself from this situa-
tion.
You must not make telephone calls while
driving.
Operating the product can affect other
devices, for example theft protection barriers in
department stores.
By performing regular checks, ensure that
the safety bolts of the adapter are always in
the correct position while driving (see operating
instructions "Adapter & Adaptation").
During a trip never jerk the handlebars to
the left or the right, as this may cause the
wheelchair-product combination to tip over
sideways in certain circumstances.
Never drive parallel to slopes.
While driving, never grab onto the wheel-
chair wheels, in the area of the product wheel
or into other rotating parts; if you do you may
cause injuries.
Only brake the product using the service
brakes.
The product is only designed to be used
to transport persons with limited mobility and
must not be used for any other purpose, e.g.
by playing children or to transport goods.
You may only drive on slopes where the
wheelchair-product combination can be safely
controlled by steering and braking of the prod-
uct.
If the weight load on the drive wheel falls
(e.g. when driving on slopes) or when driving
on loose / slippery surfaces, the braking action
of the wheel may be considerably reduced.
The driving style and speed should be adjusted
so that the product can be safely stopped at all
times using the brakes.
Towing or using a trailer is not permitted.
If the situation allows it, the speed should
be reduced by carefully applying the service
brake. Abrupt braking can cause the upper
body to fall forwards which can thereby result
in injuries or loss of vehicle control.
13 Safety instructions regarding
obstacles
It is not permitted to go down steps using
the product.
Obstacles like curbs, for example, should
always be negotiated driving forwards and
always using the minimum speed required.
The maximum obstacle height which can
be negotiated is 10 cm. This value can, how-
ever, be reduced due to the specifications of
the type of wheelchair or its settings. There-
fore, you should observe the values given in
the wheelchair's operating instructions or the
restrictions dependent on the settings.
When driving over or passing obstacles,
you must absolutely avoid any wheelchair or
body parts becoming trapped on the obstacle.
This could result in falls, serious injuries to the
user or third-parties as well as damage to the
product and the wheelchair.
