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GENERAL WARNING
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DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tyre pressure since this
affects the efficiency of the brakes.
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DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair.
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DO make sure both brakes are applied when the chair is not being pushed
or used.
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DO take care when climbing kerb or turning on slopes.
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DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over.
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DO avoid soft surfaces because the castors may become bogged down.
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DO travel smoothly in all conditions.
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DO look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors, potholes,
slopes, kerbs, doorways etc.
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DO make sure that both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is
safely tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in the wheels.
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DO take care when travelling up or down or across inclines.
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DO keep both hands on the push handles to control the chair, if you are the
attendant.
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DO pay attention to keep the
chair’s balance.
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DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to this user guide
during and after the warranty period.
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DO tie-up the upholstery or replace which with a new one when it becomes
loose.
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DO equip with anti-tippers to avoid falling backwards.
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DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people.
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DO equip with "heel loops" for disabled people.
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DON'T overload the chair under any circumstances.
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DON'T hang anything heavy on the back of the chair that could cause the
chair to become unstable, particularly when negotiating inclines.
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DON'T allow more than one user at a time.
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DON'T use with an unconscious patient.
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DON'T use other transport to pull the wheelchair.
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DON'T do "wheelies", since you my fall or tip over backwards and suffer a
severe injury.
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DON'T go too fast or turn too quickly.
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DON
’T travel across a slope greater than 7 degrees.
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DON'T stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.
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DON'T go down steps forward.
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DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may
result in injury to the user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair.
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Do NOT use the wheelchair when the back is folded. This alters the centre
of gravity and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards. The back should
only be folded for storage or transport of the wheelchair.
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DO NOT hang anything on the back joint that could cause the backrest
folding suddenly and may cause injury.