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When transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the 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 4.30)
4.3 General Use
4.3.1 Attendant Pushing and Self Propelling
Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being pushed.
(See Figure 4.31)
Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is
safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the wheels. (See Figure
4.32)
Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair. (See Figure 4.33)
Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over. (See
Figure 4.34)
Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters castors (casters) may get bogged
down. (See Figure 4.35)
Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth
steady ride.
Before crossing the road, please stop completely and look both ways.
Cross tracks or ruts at right angles to avoid your castors (casters) getting stuck.
Do not drive at full speed over the railroad tracks.
Please keep your hands and arms inside the wheelchair when going through
doorways.
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.
WARNING:
Never lock the brakes too suddenly as this may tip the user out of the chair.
Figure 4.29
Figure 4.30
Figure 4.31
Figure 4.32
Figure 4.33
