KARMA MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
IMPORTANT DO
’
S & DON
’
TS
DO
Maintain your chair well, in particular check the tire pressures since this affects the efficien-
cy of the brakes.
DO
Make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair.
DO
Make sure both brakes are applied when the chair is not being pushed or used.
DO
Take care when climbing curbs or turning on slopes.
DO
Avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over.
DO
Avoid soft surfaces because the castors may become bogged down.
DO
Drive smoothly in all conditions.
DO
Look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors, potholes, etc.
DO
Make sure that both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is safely tucked out of
the way so that it cannot catch in the wheels.
DO
Take care when traveling up or down or across inclines.
DO
If ''attending'', keep both hands on the push handles to control the chair.
DO
Pay attention to keep chair in balance..
DO
After warranty period, check frame and components regularly refer to user guide.
DO
When upholstery is loose, tie it or replace with a new part.
DO
Lubricate bearings regularly.
DO
Equip with seat-belt for disabled people.
DO
Equip with
“
neck supports
”
for disabled people.
DO
Clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair.
DOT
Go too fast or turn too quickly.
DOT
stand on the foot plates when getting in or out of the chair.
DOT
Go down steps forward if
“
attending
”
.
DOT
Overload the chair in any circumstance.
DOT
Hang anything heavy on the back of the chair which could cause the chair to become unsta-
ble, particularly when negotiating inclines.
DOT
Allow any more than one user at a time.
DOT
Use with an unconscious patient
DOT
Use other transport to pull the wheelchair.
DOT
Do
“
wheely
”
, as you my fall or tip over back and suffer a severe injury.
THERAPIST APPROVED
REPAIRED
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Address
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