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Warning: Do not engage the wheel locks while reach-
ing or bending backward. Should your weight sud-
denly shift accidentally, it is better to roll in that
direction than to tip over.
Warning: Do not lean over the back upholstery; this
could cause the wheelchair to tip.
1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object; the rear
wheels will limit how close you can get.
2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the
wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward.
3. Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your
sitting position. If in doubt, reposition the wheelchair or ask for
assistance.
RAMPS AND INCLINES
Warning: During descent, the footplates' lowest point
should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches
to permit proper clearance.
Warning: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers
installed. Do not attempt any incline or decline of
more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise
or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
Warning: Do not use wheel locks to slow your de-
scent. Attempting to use wheel locks is likely to
result in accidental locking that could cause the
wheelchair to stop abruptly, suddenly pitch forward,
or tip sideways.
Warning: Avoid changing direction while descending a
ramp or incline, as this could cause instability.
