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of the way and cannot catch in the wheel.
Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair.
Always look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors or pot- holes.
Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over.
Always avoid soft surfaces because the wheelchair may get bogged down.
Always be careful not to go too fast or turn quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride.
PLEASE keep in contact with the person in the chair. If you stop to look in shop windows or talk
to people remember to turn the chair so that the person in the chair does not have to turn.
NEVER put on the user brakes too suddenly or too firmly as this may tip the user out of the chair.
0.2.4 GENERAL MISUSE :
Please note that our
“
USER GUIDE”contains a number of cautions -- any vehicle can cause
injury if misused -- use within our guidelines and with reasonable care and your safety will be
ensured.
Your wheelchair will give years of safe use if used sensibly and carefully.
Be aware that careless use endangers your own safety as well as that of others.
ALWAYS follow the highwaycode when outdoors and the guidelines written in this manual.
FIGURE 1.1 KM 7520 Q-20
Summary of Contents for KM 7520
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