Karma KM-8022 Series, Manual

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● DO NOT hang anything heavy on the back of the chair that could cause the
chair to become unstable, particularly when negotiating inclines.
● DO NOT allow more than one user at a time.
● DO NOT use with an unconscious patient.
● DO NOT use other transport to pull the wheelchair.
● DO NOT do "wheelies", as you my fall or tip over backwards and suffer a
severe injury.
● DO NOT sit in a wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has 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 chair.
● 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
folding 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.