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6 – Using the Rollator
Please refer to Safety Precautions in Use in section 3.
6.1 Opening and Folding the Rollator
Opening the Rollator
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Hold one handlebar and push down on the seat until all four wheels are extended
out and the seat is fully flat.
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Before using the rollator make sure that all four wheels make contact with the floor
and the rollator is stable in the open position, as shown in diagram 1
Folding the Rollator
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Lift the seat and pull up on the strap until the rollator closes.
6.2. Brake Operation (Brakes only for use as rollator)
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To slow down, pull up both of the loop handles. (See Diagram 3)
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To apply the parking brakes, push down both handles until they lock down and are
in the correct position. (See Diagram 4) It is important that both brakes are put in
the parking position when they are used.
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Lift up both handles to release the parking brakes.
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If you apply the parking brakes, or pull up the brakes to stop whilst moving, and the
rear wheels on the Rollator still move, stop use immediately. Do not use again until
the brakes have been checked and correctly adjusted. Refer to the maintenance
section.
Diagram: 3
Diagram: 4
