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5 OPERATION
5.1 Safety Checklist
Please run through the following safety checklist every time you operate your handcycle.
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Ensure that the tyres on your wheelchair and on the handcycle are fully inflated to the
pressures recommended by the tire manufacturers (the recommended maximum inflation
pressure is usually printed on the side of the tire).
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Ensure that the tyres on your wheelchair and on the handcycle have sufficient tread remaining
and are not “bald” or damaged.
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Ensure that your wheelchair wheels are securely attached to your wheelchair, and that there
is no play in the wheels.
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Ensure that there is no play or looseness in the docking tube, the steering column, or the
handlebars, and that the handlebars are aligned perpendicularly to the front wheel.
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Ensure that both brakes are working correctly and close securely on the wheel rim, particularly
after the cycle has encountered water or after any handlebar or stem adjustments.
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Ensure that your wheelchair maintenance is up-to-date, that there are no loose or missing
parts, and that all necessary repairs have been completed. Ensure that your wheelchair rolls
smoothly.
5.2 Operation
Ensure that both batteries are fully charged before use. Turn the active battery on and turn the power
switch on the handlebars to the “On” position. Ensure that the wheelchair and handcycle brakes are
disengaged ensure that your environment is safe, and slowly rotate the throttle towards you. Read the
SAFE OPERATION GUIDE
below before using your handcycle for the first time.
