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USER GUIDE 3.0
3.1. PUSHING THE MIKO BUGGY
Apply
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rear wheel brakes & make sure client is comfortable/securely seated in the Miko
Buggy (see user guide 2.0).
Set
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tilt to suit the clients needs & adjust handlebar height.
Release
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rear wheel brakes (note: always apply rear wheel brakes when stationary for
long periods of time).
Push
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the Miko Buggy by using both hands on the handlebar provided to prevent
instability and erratic steering.
Never
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let go of the Miko Buggy unless rear wheel brakes are applied.
Always
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look well ahead to avoid any hazards and to prevent any sudden
directional changes.
Never
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push the Miko Buggy above walking pace or turn suddenly to prevent
distressing the client or causing harm to passers by.
Never
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allow anything to hang near or on the wheels (i.e. Clothing, clients
equipment, etc.).
Never
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hang anything on the back of the Miko Buggy (i.e. Bags, coats, etc.) as
this could cause instability during use.
The
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Miko Buggy should only be used by the client it was supplied for and NO
other person.
Always
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use both hands when tilting the Miko Buggy.
Never
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tilt the Miko Buggy too far back as to make it unstable.
Never
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approach the kerb at an angle, always approach straight to prevent one side
lowering before the other causing sideways instability.
If
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possible always place the Miko Buggy in the reverse position to drop down a
kerb.
