Karma KM-BT10, Руководство пользователя

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while tilting it back slightly. Be ready to take the weight
when the rear wheels cross the kerb edge. Ensure that
both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to
avoid tipping the wheelchair.
4.3.4.1.3 Gently lower the front casters. AVOID JARRING THE
USER
.
CAUTION:
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This is the more difficult method and can jar the user but allows a
better view of traffic.
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Be careful that the anti-tipper does not get caught on the kerb
causing the user to fall.
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NEVER ALLOW THE CHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING
DOWN A KERB.
4.3.4.2 Going Down Kerbs Backwards With An Attendant
4.3.4.2.1 Back the wheelchair to the kerb edge and be careful
that the back wheels are equally near the edge.
4.3.4.2.2 Grasping the push handles, gently lower the rear
wheels onto the road. Be prepared to control the
weight as it descends and ensure that the back wheels
touch ground at the same time.
4.3.4.2.3 Tilt the wheelchair back slightly and pull the tilted
wheelchair far enough into the road so that the casters
and footrests can be lowered clear of the kerb.
CAUTION:

This is the easier and smoother method, but it requires the
attendant to step backwards into the road.
4.3.5 Going Up Kerbs
Please note that this operation is best attempted with the aid
of an attendant and the best method is to go up kerbs
forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and is