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4.10.1.5 Release both hand brakes.
CAUTION:
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Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the rear wheels and
pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a
wall or firmly held by an attendant.
4.10.2 Transferring Out
4.10.2.1 Make sure that the chair is near your destination.
4.10.2.2 Back the chair sufficiently to ensure that the casters are pointing
forward, i.e. in line with the rear wheels and usually with the caster
forks pointing forward. Ensure that, where possible, the rear of
the chair is against a wall or, if not, it must be firmly held by an
attendant.
4.10.2.3 Engage both hand brakes.
4.10.2.4 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
4.10.2.5 Slide forwards on the seat.
4.10.2.6 Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle
and the other foot slightly apart and further back.
4.10.2.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your
weight forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees
as you push yourself up.
CAUTION:
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Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair.
(See Figure 4.28)
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When getting in and out of the wheelchair, please apply the hand brakes.
The hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair.
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Please ensure that neither the tread on the tires nor the brake block has
become too worn. If pneumatic tires are fitted, please maintain them at
the recommended tire pressure for the same reason.
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Please ensure that user's fingers do not get caught in the brake.
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
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