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SAFETY REGULATIONS
Van Os Medical UK Ltd. specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or
property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or
ordinances. The Caremart Basic is if the instructions for use as described in this
manual are followed you will have a highly secure and stable product. It is however
possible that, when the Caremart Basic is not used properly, dangerous situations
may occur.
3.1 General safety regulations
Protect your Caremart Basic rollator by checking it regularly. When a part of your
rollator is not functioning properly, a dangerous situation could occur.
Warning:
You must keep your rollator in a good state to guarantee safe use.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
Warnings:
Avoid using your rollator on roads. Use pavements if possible;
Do not use your rollator in sand, rough area, wet and slippery surfaces or
surfaces with little grip;
Do not drive into curbs;
Never connect anything to the wheels;
Engage the parking brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want
to get off;
The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your rollator frame
label;
Do not push the rollator to far in front of you, this can cause falls and
incorrect positions;
Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by Van Os
Medical UK Ltd. will invalidate the warranty and may lead to injury to the
user and or damage to the rollator;
Before using your rollator, always check if the brakes are working
perfectly;
When unfolding the rollator, check if the folding mechanism is locked into
place;
Use the parking brake if you are stopping or parking;
Make sure that your rollator is adjusted to the correct height to avoid
incorrect positions and falls;