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4.7 Driving on gradients and uneven
ground
Potholes and uneven ground can cause the
wheelchair to tip over when driving over
ramps, slopes, gradients and kerbs.
Lean your body forwards when driving up-
wards over a step or slope. (1 & 2, Fig. 11)
Lean your upper body further backwards when
driving down slopes and steps. (3 & 4, Fig. 11)
WARNING
Always drive up or down slopes/gradients in a
straight line and at a reduced speed. Do not
drive over slopes or gradients obliquely as this
increases the risk of tipping over.
4.8 Loading the wheelchair
Additional loads (backpacks or similar objects)
up to max. 5 kg can be hung from the push
handles as long as the max. user weight is not
exceeded.
WARNING
Hanging loads on the wheelchair increases the
risk of it tipping over backwards.
That is why DIETZ recommends using anti-tip-
ping supports.
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04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR
Fig.11
04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR
