Otto Bock B400 - Page 14

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Safety
of gravity shifts, for example, on slopes or inclines or when
clearing obstacles like steps and curbs should be done
only with assistance from another person before using the
wheelchair for the first time.
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury as a result of lifting the
wheelchair incorrectly. Attendants must lift the wheel-
chair only by parts that are firmly attached and not by the
footrests or armrests.
CAUTION
Riskofaccidentwhendrivingwithoutexperience.Driv-
ing without experience can lead to falls and other danger-
ous situations. Familiarize yourself with the new wheel-
chair by practising on even, straightforward terrain first.
CAUTION
Riskofaccidentduetouncontrolleddrivingbehaviour.
Uncontrolled movements can occur during the operation
of the power wheelchair as a result of malfunction. In this
case, please contact your authorised dealer immediately.
If any faults, defects or other dangers that can lead to
personal injury are detected, the power wheelchair must
be put out of operation immediately.
CAUTION
Riskofaccidentandinjuryasaresultofincorrectget-
tingintoandoutofthepowerwheelchair.Switch off the
wheelchair control before getting into and out of the power
wheelchair. The footrests and armrests are not capable of
bearing full body weight, and therefore must not be used
for getting into or out of the wheelchair.
CAUTION
Riskofaccidentandinjuryifthewheelchairstartsroll-
ing.Releasing the brake may result in uncontrolled rolling
of the power wheelchair. Make sure that the brake is en-
gaged after parking the power wheelchair.
CAUTION
Risk ofaccidentdueto improper clothing. Otto Bock
advises users to wear light-coloured clothing or clothing
with reectors during hours of darkness.
CAUTION
Riskofaccidentasaresultofbadtyres.Check visually
before every use that the tread depth is sufficient and that