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GENERAL WARNING
● DO maintain your wheelchair well, in particular check the tire pressure since this
affects the efficiency of the brakes. To know the correct tire pressure, please see
the walls of the tires.
● DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the wheelchair.
● DO make sure both brakes are applied when the wheelchair is not being pushed or
used.
● DO take care when climbing kerbs or turning on slopes.
● DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the wheelchair to tip over.
● DO avoid soft surfaces as the casters may become bogged down.
● DO travel smoothly in all conditions.
● DO look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors, potholes, etc.
● DO make sure that both user's feet are safely on the footrests and the 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.
● DO keep both hands on the push handles to control the wheelchair, if you are the
attendant.
● DO pay attention to keep the wheelchair balanced.
● DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to this owner's manual
during and after the warranty period.
● DO tie-up the upholstery or replace it with a new one when it becomes loose.
● DO lubricate bearings regularly.
● DO equip with anti-tippers to avoid falling backwards.
● DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled users.
● DO equip with "heel loops" for disabled users.
● DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair.
● DO keep far away from flame.
● DO make sure the surface temperatures can increase when the wheelchair is
exposed to external sources of heat (e.g. sunlight);
● DO pay attention to the environment, and to keep away from the hazard of
external flame in spite of the seat having passed EN 1021-1/-2 test . When
the user is smoking, pay attention to safety and make sure to extinguish the
fire when finished. Be alert to the environment when someone nearby is
smoking or using a cigarette lighter, keep away from the hazard and use
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