Karma KM-8000 Series, User Manual

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● DO NOT do "wheelies", since you might fall or tip over backwards and suffer a
severe injury.
● DO NOT sit in the wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been affixed the
labels of hook mark.
● DO NOT go too fast or turn too quickly.
● DO NOT stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair.
● DO NOT go down steps forward, whether solo or with an attendant.
● DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result
in injury to the user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair.
● Do NOT use the wheelchair when the back is folded. This alters the centre of
gravity and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards. The back should only be
folded for storage or transport of the wheelchair.
● DO NOT hang anything on the back joint that could cause the backrest to fold
suddenly and may cause injury.
YOU AND YOUR KARMA SERVICE PROVIDER
● No tools are required for assembly. Your wheelchair should be assembled by your
authorized KARMA dealer. Your authorized KARMA dealer is also your service
provider. Unauthorized repairs, upgrades and add-ons will void your warranty.
Anything wheelchair related that requires tools should be done by your authorized
KARMA service provider. Your KARMA service provider has the necessary
service/maintenance manual for your wheelchair.
● If you have any defective parts or lose any parts, please contact your dealer for
repair and/or replacement. Please only use parts authorized by KARMA. Use of
parts that are not authorized by KARMA will void your warranty.
● Part numbers are listed on our bill of materials (explosion drawings), which we give
to our authorized dealers and service providers. Customers should order parts
through their dealer as well as all repairs and scheduled maintenance.
● Customers should go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their
warranty is not void. Always go to an authorized service provider. Unauthorized
repairs will void your warranty. Procedures other than those described in this
manual must be performed by a qualified technician. They also have the service
manual with a complete list of maintenance required to keep your KARMA