Karma STAR Series - 4. Operation; Preparing Wheelchair for Use

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4. OPERATION
4.1 Preparing For Use
4.1.1 Unfolding
4.1.1.1 Unfold the push handle. (See Figure 4.1)
4.1.1.2 Holding the armrests, pull outwards. (See Figure 4.2)
4.1.1.3 Pointing your fingers inward with the palm of your hand on the frame, push
down until the seat is fully lowered. Make sure you hear the”CLICK”
sound and the frame is firmly seated in its holder. (See Figure 4.3)
4.1.1.4 Lift the footrests upward, swing them towards the middle and push them
down until they are fully locked. (See Figure 4.5、Figure 4.5)
4.1.1.5 Swing the footplates down. (See Figure 4.6)
4.1.1.6 Ready for action!
Alternatively, you can stand at the side of the wheelchair and complete step 1 by
pulling the nearest armrest towards yourself and pushing the other one away.
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Figure 4.5
Figure 4.6
While completing step 2, never put your fingers around
the sides or under the wheelchair as they can be trapped
between the seat and the frame. (See the right figure.)