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DIETZ GmbH // User manual for TOMTAR G-2E // Version 1.0.2 EN
4 USING THE WALKING FRAME
USING THE WALKING FRAME
Familiarise yourself thoroughly with your TOM
-
TAR G-2E walking frame before using it for the
first time so that you feel safe and confident to
do so.
Please be aware that the product has to be used
in different ways according to whether it is in
rigid or reciprocal mode. The first step is to set
the walking frame to the relevant function. For
details, see “Rigid or reciprocal function”.
NOTE
Try out your new walking frame with somebody
else present (e.g. your carer).
WARNING
Safety hazard!
Before using the walking
frame, always check that it has been set to the
correct function (rigid or reciprocal).
4.1 Using your walking frame when set to the rigid function
1.
Position yourself inside the walking frame so
that you can comfortably hold the hand grips,
making sure you stand with your feet be-
tween the rear feet of the walking frame.
2.
Always hold the walking frame firmly by wrap-
ping your entire hand around each hand grip.
3.
Ensure that you have a firm footing.
4.
You can now lift up the walking frame and set
it down slightly further in front of you (Fig. 6).
5.
Make sure that you always set the walking
frame down vertically with all four of its feet
touching the floor.
6.
Once you are sure that the walking frame is
stable and standing on all four legs, you can
start taking small steps forward until you are
level with the rear feet of the walking frame
again.
7.
Rest for a moment before repeating the pro-
cess.
WARNING
Safety hazard!
The product may only be used in
enclosed spaces and on a firm, level walking surface.
Danger of falling!
When using the walking
frame, do not set it down too far in front of you.
Danger of falling!
Do not lean/put your weight
on the walking frame unless all four of its feet are in
firm contact with the floor.
Fig. 6
