K-Junior
Using the wheelchair
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Using the wheelchair
6.1
Safety information
CAUTION! Risk of crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear
wheel and the mudguard with the risk that you
could trap your fingers.
- Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair
using the handrims only.
CAUTION! Risk of crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear
wheel and the parking brake with the risk that you
could trap your fingers.
- Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair
using the handrims only.
WARNING! Risk of accidents
Uneven tyre pressure can have a huge effect on
handling.
- Check the tyre pressure before each journey.
6.2
Braking during use
Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to the
handrim with your hands.
Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands until
the wheelchair stops.
WARNING! Risk of overturning if you brake
sharply
If you apply the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
- - Never apply the parking brakes while you are
moving.
CAUTION!
If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is
produced at the handrims (especially MaxGrepp and
Supergripp). You could burn your hands.
- Wear suitable gloves.