Using the wheelchair
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Bend your upper body forwards and propel the
wheelchair with quick, powerful strokes on both
handrims.
Going down slopes
When going down slopes, it is important to control your
direction and particularly your speed.
Lean back and carefully allow the handrims to run
through your hands. You should be able to stop the
wheelchair at any time by gripping the handrims.
CAUTION!
If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is
produced at the handrims (especially MaxGrepp and
Supergripp). You could burn your hands.
- Wear suitable gloves.
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Stability and balance when seated
Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean
forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This
has a major effect on the wheelchair’s stability. To keep your
balance at all times, proceed as follows:
