Karma SME Series, Owner'S Manual, Page: 3 / 32

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GENERAL WARNING
WARNING:
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Use of this product requires a clinician's diagnosis of suitability with
non-obstructed hip joint and stable lower extremities and good bone status .
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DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tyre(tire) pressure since this
affects the efficiency of the brakes.
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DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair.
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DO make sure both brakes are applied when the chair is not being pushed or
used.
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DO take care when climbing kerbs(curbs) or turning on slopes.
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DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over.
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DO avoid soft surfaces because the castors(casters) may become bogged down.
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DO travel smoothly in all conditions.
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DO look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors, potholes, etc.
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DO make sure that both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is safely
tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in the wheels.
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DO take care when traveling up or down or across inclines.
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DO keep both hands on the push handles to control the chair, if you are the
attendant.
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DO pay attention to keep the chair balanced.
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DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to this user guide
during and after the warranty period.
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DO tie-up the upholstery or replace which with a new one when it becomes
loose.
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DO lubricate bearings regularly.
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DO equip with anti-tippers to avoid falling backwards.
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DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people.
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DO equip with "ankle supports" for disabled people.
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DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair.
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DO tighten the screws of headrest tubes.
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DO NOT overload the chair in any circumstance.
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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.
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DO NOT allow more than one user at a time.
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DO NOT use with an unconscious patient.
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DO NOT use other transport to pull the wheelchair.
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DO NOT do "wheelies", as you my fall or tip over backwards and suffer a severe
injury.
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DO NOT sit in a wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has affixed the
labels of hook mark.
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DO NOT go too fast or turn too quickly.
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DO NOT stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.
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DO NOT go down steps forward, whether solo or with an attendant.
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DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
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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.