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6. General warning.
6.1 IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to use the wheelchair before a qualified person has explained to your satisfaction how to
operate it without risk to yourself or others.
WARNING
Do not operate this powered wheelchair before first reading and understanding this owner’s
manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, suggestions and technical
instructions, please contact a dealer, healthcare professional or applicable personnel before
attempting to use this powered wheelchair -- otherwise, injury or damage may occur. If any
proc
edure other than those described in this owner’s manual, it must be performed by a qualified
technician.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE BY KARMA.
Operating Information
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Performance adjustments should ONLY be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully
conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver
or bystanders and damage to the powered wheelchair and surrounding property.
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To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching, mounting and
dismounting activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional
BEFORE attempting active use of the powered wheelchair.
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For individuals with balance problems, practice mounting and dismounting activities WITH AN
ASSISTANT in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
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If anti-tippers are standard equipment, DO NOT operate the wheelchair without anti-tippers being
installed. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.
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DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor
by reaching down between your knees as this may cause loss of balance.
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DO NOT lean over the back of the chair to reach objects behind you as this may cause the powered
wheelchair to tip over.
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DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the powered
wheelchair may tip over.
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DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
WARNING
As a manufacturer of powered wheelchairs, KARMA endeavors to supply a wide variety of
powered wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the user. However, the responsibility of final
selection of the type of powered wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user
and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. KARMA strongly
recommends consulting a certified rehab technology supplier or assistive technology
professional.
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