Proper Use Instructions
It is important to learn the correct and safe user instructions. To do so, you
should study all components of the rollator described in this manual. Always
consult a professional for help in developing the correct and safest methods
to fit your personal physical abilities, to be able to use the rollator.
Balance
Daily actions like walking with and sitting down on the rollator, affect the
balance of the rollator. This has to do with weight distribution and the
change in center of gravity. To avoid the rollator tipping over, or other
dangerous situations, you should follow the guidelines described below.
In this user manual we describe the guidelines that need to be followed
when you are able to use the rollator without help. When you can not do
this alone anymore, we recommend you stop using the rollator to avoid
accidents.
Walking with the Rollator
Walking with the rollator is a common action. When walking with
the rollator, the following things are important. Always make sure
your body is upright when walking with the rollator. Stooped posture
is very bad for your back. To assume the correct posture, the push
handles need to be set up at the right height. To determine the right
height of the push handles, keep arms straight alongside your body
and set up the push handles to be at the same height as your wrists.
Ascending and Descending Obstacles
It is possible you might encounter having to ascend or descend an
obstacle with the rollator. In this manual we describe how to do this
on your own safely.
Ascending an obstacle
When ascending an obstacle on your own, do so by going in a
forwards motion. By pushing down on the steppers with one foot,
the front of the rollator will lift. Now you can carefully push the
rollator onto the obstacle and ascend the obstacle yourself as well.
This is the proper way of getting onto obstacles. When ascending
an obstacle, make sure there are no objects on the seat or else
they might fall off.
7