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VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
!
WARNING
Read all warnings in this section. If you do not comply with these
warnings, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to you or others.
NOTICE TO USER AND ATTENDANTS
USER
!
WARNING
1. Before using this power wheelchair, you should be trained in
its safe use by your health care professional.
2. Every power wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the
feel of this wheelchair before you begin using it.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the
safe use of this wheelchair, which are best suited to your level
of function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending, reaching and
transfers until you learn how to do them safely.
5. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own unless you are sure
it is safe.
6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your power
wheelchair. Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
7. ALWAYS wear a positioning strap.
8. DO NOT use your power wheelchair if the joystick does not
spring back to the neutral position.
9. DO NOT use your power wheelchair if the joystick rubber
gaiter is ripped or damaged.
10. DO NOT try to tip your power wheelchair without an
attendant present.
USER AND ATTENDANTS
!
WARNING
1. When transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair, NEVER
use the footplate as a platform.
2. DO NOT lift the power wheelchair by any parts that are
removable as this may result in damage to the wheelchair or
injury to the user.
3. ALWAYS keep your hands, any body parts and clothing
clear of moving parts to prevent injuries.
ATTENDANTS
!
WARNING
Make sure you read all warnings and follow all instructions in
each section of this Owner's Manual. Be aware that warnings that
apply to the user also apply to you.
1. DO NOT stand or sit on any portion of the power wheelchair.
2. You need to work with the user, and the user’s doctor, nurse
or therapist, to develop safe methods best suited to your
abilities and those of the user.
3. To manually push the power wheelchair you must disengage
the freewheel or brake release levers:
• Make sure the wheelchair is on level ground when levers
are disengaged.
• DO NOT engage or disengage freewheel/brake
release levers unless power to the wheelchair is off.
In addition, make sure you have full control over the
wheelchair when disengaging the levers because the
power wheelchair will not have braking ability.
• Make sure both levers are completely engaged before
turning power on to ensure proper control of the
wheelchair.
NOTE
- To engage or disengage freewheel release levers, you
may have to rock the wheelchair back and forth
and/or push against the wheelchair while moving the lever.
4. Propel this power wheelchair by the push handles only. They
provide secure points for you to hold onto at the rear of the
wheelchair to pre vent a fall or tip-over.
• Check to make sure push handle grips will not
rotate or slip off.
WEIGHT LIMIT
!
WARNING
1. The user and items carried should NEVER exceed the total
weight capacity identifi ed on your power wheelchair.
2. NEVER use this power wheelchair for weight training if the
total weight (user and additional weights) exceeds
weight capacity.
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat,
power seating options, frame, or fasteners and may cause
severe injury to you or others around the
damaged wheelchair.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
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