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USER INSTRUCTIONS
TRIPOD AND TETRAPOD WALKING STICKS
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow these
instructions carefully. Failure to do so can result in
injury. Keep these instructions in a safe place for
future reference.
1.0 INTENDED USE
Tripods and Tetrapods are walking aids with 3 or more legs designed to give the user greater stability
and support than a single stick.
H87139
Tripod Walking Stick
L64348
Tetrapod Walking Stick Centred Legs
L29324
Tetrapod Walking Stick Small Base
L29312
Tetrapod Walking Stick Large Base
Figure 1: Tetrapod Walking Stick Large Base
2.0 SAFETY
1. The maximum user weight must not be greater
than 20st / 127kg.
2. While moving, be aware of slipping hazards and
uneven surfaces.
3. The product must be inspected at regular
intervals, for signs of damage or signi
fi
cant
signs of wear.
Check for:
• Loose or cracked handles.
• Worn, split or damaged ferrules (rubber feet).
• Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube
welds or joints.
• Button spring clip is present and not worn or
loose.
• Elongated adjustment holes.
3.0 UNPACKING
Remove the packaging and check all parts
carefully. Contact your supplier immediately if
parts are missing or damaged and do not try
and assemble.
4.0 ADJUSTING THE WALKING AID
The walking aid must be correctly adjusted
for the user before use. A walking aid at the
wrong height puts strain on your hands, wrists,
shoulders and neck.
To measure the correct height for your walking
aid, stand up straight with your hands relaxed at
your sides. The top of your walking aid should
line-up up with your wrist.
Your elbow should be slightly bent when holding
the walking stick.
Maximum User Weight
20st
127kg
