Foot end
Head end
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5
OPERATION PROCEDURES
1. Caster (Central locking system)
WARNING
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Lock the casters at all times except when moving the
stretcher. Otherwise, the stretcher may move when
transferring a patient to or from a bed, adjusting the height, or
raising the backrest, causing an unexpected injury.
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Do not stand on the caster lock pedals. The person may tip
over, resulting in an injury or stretcher damage.
Central locking system
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All four casters can be locked (swivel and rotation are locked at the same time) or
unlocked by operating only one caster lock pedal.
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Caster lock pedals are located at the four corners of the stretcher, allowing them to be
operated at each side of head and foot ends.
To lock the casters
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Depressing the caster lock pedal (red) locks the
swiveling and rotation of all four casters at the
same time.
Locked
To unlock the casters
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Depressing the caster lock pedal (green) unlocks
all four casters.
Unlocked
CAUTION
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Do not attempt to forcibly move the stretcher when the
casters are locked (fixed). It may result in malfunction.
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Do not operate the caster lock pedals when transporting
a patient. It places a load on the casters resulting in
malfunction.
Unlock
(green)
Lock (red)
Caster lock pedals
(four corners)
Unlock (green)
Lock (red)
