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Figure 4.19
Figure 4.20
When transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the brakes are
applied to prevent the chair from sliding away. Also see that the
footplates are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.14)
Figure 4.13
Figure 4.14
3.6 Attendant Pushing and Self-propelled
3.6.1 Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being
pushed. (See Figure 4.15)
3.6.2 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and
that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught
in the wheels. (See Figure 4.16)
3.6.3 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair.
(See Figure 4.17)
Figure 4.15
Figure 4.16
Figure 4.17
3.6.4 Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip
over. (See Figure 4.18)
