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4.17.2.4 Engage both hand brakes.
4.17.2.5 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
4.17.2.6 Slide forwards on the seat. Place one foot firmly on the ground with
the knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and
further back.
4.17.2.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your
weight forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees
as you push yourself up.
CAUTION:
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Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair.
(See Figure 4.54)
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When getting in and out of the wheelchair please use the manual parking
brakes. The manual parking brake is the lever at the side of the
wheelchair.
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Make sure that the manual parking brakes are applied to prevent the
chair from sliding away. Also see that the footplates are flipped up for
ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.55)
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Please ensure that neither the tread on your tires nor the brake block has
become too worn. If pneumatic tires are fitted, please maintain at the
recommended tire pressure for the same reason.
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Please ensure that occupant's fingers do not get caught in the brake.
Figure 4.549
Figure 4.55
Figure 4.56
