Karma Soma Agile, User Manual

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9.4 Go up and down stairs
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Always use two or more assistants for assistance. The first assistant
should stand behind the wheelchair and the second assistant should
hold the front frame to steady the wheelchair in the front.
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If you brake for a long time when going down slopes, a lot of frictional
heat is produced at the handrims.
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Remember to use an elevator for transport instead of using an escalator.
9.5 Cross streets
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Always use extreme caution when crossing streets. Reflectors on the
chair and/or your clothing will make you more visible to drivers.
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Avoid passing through potholes and rough terrain that might cause the
casters stuck.
9.6 Drive and steer the wheelchair
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Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting in or out of
the chair.
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Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.
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Never carry more than one passenger on the chair. Karma wheelchairs
are limited to only one user.
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Pay attention to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels.
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When operating the wheelchair via using the handrims, please push the
wheelchair gently. DO NOT apply a sudden huge force on the handrims.
It could cause the chair to tip backwards. Please refer to the photo below
for the best grip points for using the handrims.