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Safety / Handling of Shopper Wheelchair Walkers
Safety and handling of the Shopper Wheelchair Walker requires the close
attention of the Shopper Wheelchair Walker user as well as the assistant. This
manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the
safe operation and maintenance of the Shopper Wheelchair Walker. It is
important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable
in manoeuvring around the frequently encountered architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on
the following pages have been used successfully by many users.
Individual Shopper Wheelchair Walker users often develop skills to deal with daily
living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. All warnings
and cautions given in this manual MUST be followed.
Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new Shopper Wheelchair
Walker user and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all.
Stability and Balance
To assure stability and proper operation of your Shopper Wheelchair Walker, you
must at all times maintain proper balance. Your Shopper Wheelchair Walker has
been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long
as you do not move beyond the centre of gravity.
Virtually all activities which involve movement in the Shopper Wheelchair Walker
have an effect on the centre of gravity. Use the adjustable seatbelt for additional
safety.
DO NOT lean forward out of the Shopper Wheelchair Walker any further than the
length of the armrests. Make sure the castors are pointing in the forward position
whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the Shopper
Wheelchair Walker and then reversing a little in a straight line.
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