DMI-F-10_Annexe 2_Notice.7
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Stand upright behind the rollator with your shoulders relaxed and your arms by your side, looking
straight ahead.
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In this position, the handgrips of the rollator should be adjusted to a height level with your wrists.
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This will position your arms at an approximate 20º to 30º bend when using the rollator.
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Check that the holes in the handle bars and the frame are aligned.
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Place the supplied Hand bolts through the aligned holes in the handlebar and frame, and hand tighten firmly - but
do not over tighten.
7. Check the brakes thoroughly before use.
NOTE
: The brakes are factory set, and if assembled correctly do not need adjusting prior to use. To check; Apply and release the
parking brake on each side 10 times. (Push brake lever down to lock, lift to release) The brake should grip the wheel and prevent
any movement when applied. When released, the gap between the brake moulding and the wheel should be between 3 to 4 mm.
If either of the above conditions is not correct adjust the brakes as detailed in the maintenance section, and re-check.
8. Check all other nuts, bolts and screws are tightly fastened.
USE
Opening the rollator
Hold one handlebar and push down on the seat until all four wheels are extended out and the seat is fully flat. Before using the
rollator make sure that all four wheels make contact with the floor and the rollator is stable in the open position
Folding the rollator
Lift the seat and pull up the seat support bar until the rollator closes. For more compact storage, pull up the backrest.
Walking
This unit is to be used as a mobility aid, creating a natural gait as the user walks securely with their primary weight distribution
between the handlebars and with the unit in front of the user.
Sitting
When using the rollator as a seat, ensure the safety precautions detailed on page one are adhered to, in particular;
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Ensure the parking brakes are in the locked position.
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Do not use as a seat without the backrest being in position
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Do not use as a seat on sloping or uneven ground
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Do not exceed the maximum user weight
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Do not use the rollator as a wheelchair
CHECKING THE BRAKES
Before using the rollator always check the brakes are working correctly.
Check the normal brake function by pulling up the brake handles, the rollator should be held firm with no movement.
To apply the parking brakes, push down the handles until they lock down. A distinct click
indicates that the brake is in the correct position, the rollator should be held firm with no movement. (See Diagram 3b) It is
important that both brakes are used for parking. Lift up the handles to release the parking brakes..
OPERATING THE BRAKES
To slow down, pull up both of the loop handles. (See Diagram 3a)
To apply the parking brakes, push down both handles until they lock
down. A distinct click indicates that the brakes are in the correct
position. (See Diagram 3b) It is important that both brakes are put
in the parking position when they are used.
Lift up both handles to release the parking brakes.
If you apply the parking brakes, or pull up the brakes to stop whilst
moving, and the rear wheels on the rollator still move, stop use
immediately. Do not use again until the brakes have been checked
and correctly adjusted. Refer to the maintenance section
BRAKE ADJUSTEMENT
There are two brake adjusters on each side of the Rollator, one in front of the brake handle and the second is positioned on the
