CareCo optima WC01083, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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The attendant/carer then pushes the wheelchair
forward and lifts the rear of the wheelchair up
onto the kerb.
Going down a Kerb
– Approach the kerb head
on. The attendant/carer pushes down with their
foot on the stepper tube at the rear and gently
lowers the front castors to the ground. The atten-
dant/carer then pushes the wheelchair forward
and gently lowers the rear castors to the ground.
• The Optima Wheelchair can be propelled by the
wheelchair user using the rear wheel handrims or
by an attendant/carer using the push handles at
the rear Parking brakes – push the plastic brake
handle with your hand towards the front of the
wheelchair. Pull the handle back to release the
brakes.
• Apply reverse pressure to the handrims or push
handles to slow the wheelchair during operation.
Operation