Safety
inthepresenceofaqualiedhealthcareprofessionalbefore
attemptingactiveuseofthewheelchair
Fig.2-7 Fig.2-8
Ensurethemotorlocksareengaged(notinfreewheelmode)
andturnpoweroffbeforereaching,leaningorbending.
Bendonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithoutchanging
yoursittingposition.Castersshouldbeparalleltothedrive
wheel.
2.4.6Reaching,LeaningandBending-Backward
Fig.2-9
Positionwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesired
object.Positionthecasterssothattheyareextended
awayfromthedrivewheelstocreatethelongestpossible
wheelbase,engagethemotorlocksandturnpoweroff.
Reachbackonlyasfarasyourarmwillextendwithout
changingyoursittingposition.
2.4.7TransferringToandFromOtherSeats
WARNING!
RiskofSeriousInjuryorDamage
Impropertransfertechniquesmaycauseserious
injuryordamage.
–Beforeattemptingtransfers,consultahealth
careprofessionaltodeterminepropertransfer
techniquesfortheuserandtypeofwheelchair.
WARNING!
RiskofInjuryorDamage
Misuseoffootplatemaycauseinjuryordamage.
–DONOTstandonfootplates.
–Ensurethefootplatesareintheupward
positionorswungoutwardwhengettinginor
outofthewheelchair.
Fig.2-10FrontView
Fig.2-11TopView
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