VII.Safety
Getting On/Off
Whenever moving your body, it is recommended to have a supporting point that is higher than the
seat cushion. To avoid and reduce the chance of falling, please be aware of the following:
• Before getting on and off the chair, ensure that you lift up the armrest and lower the leg guard.
• Before getting on the chair, ensure that the power is off and the brake is in “Drive” position.
Inspect that there is no movement to the motor wheels.
• Before getting out of the chair, ensure that the power is off and the brake is in “Drive” position.
Inspect that there is no movement to the motor wheels. Move the chair as close as possible to
the target position to minimize the risk of falling during transfer.
• Consult your health care professionals about the safest way to move your body in and out of
the chair.
• Fold up the footrest at all times while getting on and off the chair
o Do not stand on the footrest to move your body while getting on/off the chair.
o Make sure your feet are not tangled or jammed in the gap between the footrest and the
chair while getting on/off the chair.
Leaning or Reaching while Seated
Reaching out your hands or leaning your body in the chair may adversely affect the chair’s balance.
If you do not position yourself correctly, you may fall off or tip over the chair.
• When moving your body such as lifting your body at one side or leaving the seat, do not lean
your body out of the range of the seat cushion.
• When moving forward on your seat, do not lean your body excessively. Your hips must be
always in contact with the seat cushion.
• Do not reach your hands farther than your normal range as this may result in falling due to
lost balance.
• Under no circumstance should you try to pick up anything through the space between your
knees or in front of your body.
• When you extend your body, do not exert force on the footrest to avoid the chair from tipping
over, this may result in serious injury.
• Do not rest forcefully against the top of the backrest to avoid tipping over the chair and causing
damage to the backrest.
Failing to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury. If you do any of these
actions, it is at your own risk.
Never reach, bend, or lean in the chair. Doing so will change your center of gravity
and the weight distribution of the chair.
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