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3. Locking the casters
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Lock the casters at all times except when moving the bed. The bed may move when a patient gets
into or out of the bed, resulting in an unexpected injury.
<Total locking system>
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The casters can be set to either of the positions below by operating the caster operation pedal on the
foot end.
③
Straight-line movement
(Steering position)
Depress the green pedal to lock
swiveling of the caster (A) (one
wheel only) in a straight
forward direction. This makes
it easier for the bed to be
moved forward in a straight
line.
②
Unlocking the four wheels
(Free position)
Returning the pedal to the
horizontal position unlocks the
four wheels, allowing them
swivel and rotate.
①
Locking the four wheels
(Lock position)
Depress the red pedal to lock
swiveling and rotation of the
four wheels.
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Do not attempt to forcibly move the bed when the casters are locked (fixed), as doing so will cause
malfunctions.
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Inspect the casters regularly. Depending on the frequency of use and the environment, casters
will exhibit wear and deterioration. (High-temperature and high-humidity conditions may
accelerate the deterioration.)
