Safety
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Safety
This section contains important safety information for the
protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe,
trouble-free use of the wheelchair.
2.1
Safety information
WARNING! Risk due to driving style being
unsuitable for the conditions
There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel or
uneven terrain.
- Always adjust your speed and driving style to the
conditions (weather, surface, individual ability, etc.).
WARNING! Risk of injury
In a collision you could sustain injury to parts of your
body that extend beyond the wheelchair (e.g. feet or
hands).
- Avoid an unbraked collision
- Never drive into an object head-on
- Drive carefully through narrow passages.
WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of
control
At high speed you could lose control of your
wheelchair and overturn.
- Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h.
- Avoid collisions in general.
CAUTION! Risk of burning
The wheelchair components can heat up when
exposed to strong sunlight.
CAUTION! Risk of getting fingers caught
There is always a risk of getting, e.g. fingers or arms,
caught in the moving parts of the wheelchair.
- Make sure when activating the folding or insertion
mechanisms of moving parts, such as the
removable axle of the rear wheel, folding backrest
or antitipper, that nothing becomes caught.
2.2
Correct use
The wheelchair is propelled manually and should only be
used for independent or assisted transport of a disabled
person with mobility difficulties. When used without an
assistant, it should only be used by persons who are physically
able to use the wheelchair safely (e.g. to propel themselves,
steer, brake). The wheelchair should only be used on level
ground and accessible terrain, as well as indoors.
WARNING!
Any other or incorrect use of the wheelchair could
lead to hazardous situations.
