Karma Ergo 2 Series - General Use

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CAUTION

When transferring into and out of the wheelchair, make sure that the wheel locks are
applied to prevent the wheelchair from sliding away. Also, ensure that the footplates
are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.24.)
 Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the wheelchair. (See Figure
4.25.)
 When getting into and out of the wheelchair, please use the wheel locks. The wheel
locks levers are at the sides of the wheelchair.
 Please ensure that neither the tread on your tyres (tires) nor the brake block becomes
too worn.

Please ensure that the occupant’s fingers do not get caught in the brake.
Figure 4.24
Figure 4.25
4.3 General use
4.3.1 Attendant pushing and self-propelled
 Do ensure that the wheel locks are always locked when the wheelchair is not
being pushed. (See Figure 4.26.)
 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is
safely tucked out of the way and so cannot get caught in the wheels. (See Figure
4.27.)
 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the wheelchair. (See Figure
4.28.)
Figure 4.26
Figure 4.27
Figure 4.28