IMPO TANT WA NINGS
• Before using the Knee Scooter, you should be trained by a healthcare professional or knowledgeable
medical dealer.
• Before each use, inspect the knee scooter and make sure it is fully assembled, and all locking parts
remain locked. Double check the fasteners on all parts prior to each use.
• DO NOT use if any of the components are not in good working order.
• DO NOT use if any of the parts are worn, torn, frayed or loose.
• Make sure there are no obstructions or impediments to normal, safe operation.
• Engage the brakes and practice transferring to and from the knee scooter.
• DO NOT use this knee scooter by yourself until you have been properly trained, you have practiced
and feel comfortable and confident that you can maneuver by yourself.
• DO NOT use this knee scooter if you have injuries on both legs.
• DO NOT use this knee scooter if you are dizzy or light-headed.
• The user should take extra time and go extra slow during the first use with this knee scooter.
• Be aware of your surroundings when operating this knee scooter.
• Avoid hazards such as curbs, potholes, uneven surfaces, large cracks or fissures.
• Do not operate on loose gravel or uneven surfaces.
• Stop and move slowly over surfaces that are not perfectly smooth.
• Only operate at slow walking speed.
• Only turn this knee scooter with the propulsion leg firmly on the ground.
• Turning speed should be very slow - much slower than slow walking speed.
• This is a medical device and should only be used if suggested by a medical professional.
• Do not sit, stand or lean on the steering handlebars, even if the brakes are locked.
• If you experience problems, please immediatlely contact the provider that sold you the product.
OPE ATING THE KNEE SCOOTE
• This Knee Scooter is designed to allow most people with a single leg injury below the knee the ability to
travel easier.
• Features easy steering, easy stopping, controlled movement and a cushioned platform to support the
injured leg and ankle.
• Follow all Warnings in this manual, with each use, to reduce the risk of an accident.
• Placement of the injured leg on the pad should be centered side-to-side and positioned forward so that
it covers the full pad length.
• Stand as tall as possible with the injured leg on the pad (adjust the height of the Knee Scooter if
necessary, per this instruction manual)/
• With the injured foot pointing down, the propulsion leg should be positioned as close as possible to
the pad.
• Practice moving slowly in small steps with your propulsion leg. Develop a rhythm and you will quickly
become comfortable.
HAND B AKE: Check both of the hand brakes prior to each use. DO NOT USE if the hand brakes
are not operating properly.
• The Knee Scooters brake system is similar to a bicycle and also has a locking feature
• To engage the brake, simply pull the lever with your fingertips toward the handlebar.
• To lock the brake, pull the brake lever towards the handlebar and at the same time push down on the
spring-loaded push button (located on top of the brake). elease the brake. If properly done, the
push button will remain down, and brake lever will be locked in place.
• To unlock the brake, pull the lever towards the handlebar and the spring-loaded push button (located on
top of the brake) will pop up automatically.
