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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT’D)
Practice entering and exiting your wheelchair safely. Follow the instructions of
your local healthcare provider so that you can safely manage the entry and exit of
your electric wheelchair safely.
Make sure you move the electric wheelchair as close as possible to the location
where you can safely seat yourself. See
Photo F1
to learn the proper entry and
exit position of the electric wheelchair.
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t is advised that you lift up the footrest so that it is tucked away as you enter and
exit the wheelchair as shown in
Photo F2
.
Do not stand on the pedal as it is not designed to support the full weight of the
user as shown in
Photo F3
.
Standing on the footrest can cause the center of gravity to shift and cause the
wheelchair to tip forward and damage your wheelchair or cause serious injury
or death to yourself.
Remember to keep your feet from being caught between the footrest and the
wheelchair frame while folding.
It is recommended that you sit and stand quickly to reduce the risk of falling.
Photo F1
Photo F2
Photo F3