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1. Preface
Please carefully read this manual before using the wheelchair. Improper use of the
wheelchair could result in harm or injury. Therefore, for safe and enjoyable use of the
wheelchair, please read this manual.
This manual includes operation instructions for many aspects of the wheelchair,
unfolding/folding instructions and instructions on how to deal with possible accidents.
This manual is written for KARMA wheelchair: Ergo 2/Ergo 3 series.
The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the
parts marked with these symbols.
WARNING
Improper use could lead the user to severe injury or death.
CAUTION
Improper use could lead the user to severe injury and/or
damage to your wheelchair.
NOTE
Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good
condition.
This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty.
If someone else uses the wheelchair, make sure that you give him or her this manual
for his or her reference.
As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not
correspond to the wheelchair that you purchased. We reserve the right to make
design modifications without further notice.
1.1 General warnings
DO maintain your wheelchair well. In particular, check the tyre (tire) pressure
since this affects the efficiency of the brakes. For the correct tyre (tire)
pressure, please see the walls of the tyres (tires).
DO make sure both wheel locks are applied before getting into or out of the
wheelchair.
DO make sure both wheel locks are applied when the wheelchair is not being
pushed or used.
DO take care when climbing kerbs (curbs) or turning on slopes.
DO travel smoothly in all conditions.
DO look well ahead to anticipate hazards, such as furniture, doors, potholes,
etc.
DO make sure that both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is
safely tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in the wheels.
DO take care when traveling up or down or across inclines.
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