Handicare Gemino 20, User Manual

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When you receive your
Gemino
1
Assembly
The rollator is supplied complete as standard.
All you need to do is:
• Unfold the rollator.
• Set the pushing handles to the correct
height.
• Fit and adjust any accessories
Packaging
Take the packaging to an appropriate waste
reception centre. The plastic and cardboard
used in the packaging can be recycled.
Using the rollator
2
Driving brake
Always check that the brakes are working
before starting to use the rollator.
• If you need to brake while pushing the
rollator, squeeze the brake lever a little to
reduce your speed.
• Do not push the rollator with the brakes in
the locked position. If you attempt to push
the rollator with force when the brakes are
locked or partly locked, this will result in
damage to the tyres and brakes, which in
turn can stop the brakes working properly.
• Do not use the rollator if the brakes are
defect.
2
Parking brake
• Push the brake lever down to activate the
parking brake. You will hear a faint click
when the parking brake has activated.
• Pull the brake lever up to release the
parking brake.
Warning!
Always use the parking brake when you
stop or park the rollator.
Always use the parking brake when you are
going to sit on the seat.
3
Seat
• Ensure that the parking brake is on before
you sit down.
• Always sit with your back towards the
direction of travel.
• A sling-style backrest for better support
can be purchased as an accessory.
4
Walking with the rollator
For the best support and the safest
movement, walk fully upright with the rollator
near your body. Tuck your bottom in. Look
forwards, not downwards.
Warning!
Do not push the rollator a long way in front
of your body. This can lead to falls and
incorrect loadings.
5
Negotiating obstacles, tipping
bar
Step on the tipping bar to tip up the front
wheels of the rollator when you need to
negotiate kerbs, sills or other obstacles.
6
Side defl ector
Gemino is equipped with a side defl ector ,
which prevents the back wheel from catching
on protruding obstacles such as door frames
and corners.
7
Folding the rollator
The rollator locks automatically in the
completely folded position.
• Pull the strap
to fold up the rollator.
When the rollator is completely folded, it
locks and you will hear a faint click.
Warning!
Be aware of the danger of trapping injuries
when folding and unfolding the rollator.
7
Unfolding the rollator
The rollator locks automatically in the
completely open position.
• Pull the operating handles apart.
• Press the side bars down until you hear a
small click in the fully unfolded position.
• Before using the rollator, make sure that
the folding mechanism is locked in place.
7
Lifting and carrying the
rollator
The lifting handles are most easily accessible
when the rollator is folded.
• Fold the rollator before lifting it, as this
is the best way to lift it and the easiest
because of the relation between weight
and the lifting handles.
Adjusting the rollator
8
Height of the pushing
handles
To achieve the correct pushing position and
avoid incorrect loadings, the pushing handles
must be adjusted so that the user walks
upright into the rollator and does not need to
bend his or her back while pushing.
• Lift the catch.
• Push or pull the pushing handle to the
correct height.
• Release the catch. The pushing handle will
now be automatically locked at the correct
height.
9
Memory function for correct
height of pushing handle
The memory function enables you to quickly
set the pushing handle back to the correct
height if the height has been changed during
transport etc.
• Before activating the memory function,
you must decide the correct height of the
push handles
• Loosen the screw using a 3 mm Allen
key.
• Lift out the pushing handle.
• Turn the memory block
through 90° and
pull it right out.
• Position the block at the correct height.
Now the pushing handle cannot be
positioned higher than the point at which
the memory block has been set, but you
can still push it right down for transport.
• Tightly close the height adjustment catch
once you have positioned the pushing
handle correctly.
• Retighten the screw .
10
Adjusting the brakes
The brakes should be adjusted so that
they brake all wheels equally. The distance
between the brake block and the brake
should be about 2 mm. When the parking
brake is applied, the brake block should not
press in to the rubber of the wheel, as this
can damage the wheel.
• Loosen the locking nut .
• Adjust the brake by screwing the cable
adjuster nut inwards or outwards.
• Test the brakes by spinning the wheel and
squeezing the brake levers.
The wheels should run easily
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