Usage instructions BUDDY 4all & classic
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Before each use of the product, make
sure that the anti-tipping supports and push
handles are firmly attached and the quick-
release axles on the caster and drive wheels
are also securely locked in place.
Depending on the equipment, the product
may have folding/closing mechanisms that
pose a risk of crushing injuries (e.g. pinching
your fingers). For this reason, please allow
your rehabilitation specialist dealer to explain
how to work these mechanisms and then have
a go yourself under instruction.
If required, you can have your product
equipped with a suitable chest or lap belt.
Please make sure that the belt is set up so that
it does not have any negative impact on
breathing, does not strangle you should you
fall or tip out of the product and which you can
easily remove yourself.
Make sure that the passive illumination
(reflectors) are always on your product, are in
perfect condition and are clearly visible.
When travelling, always carry a repair kit
and tyre pump for repairs in event of punc-
tured/flat tyre. An alternative to this is an
emergency puncture repair spray that fills your
tyre with a foam that hardens in the tyre.
13 Safety instructions –
while driving/using
Note that some parts of your product can
become extremely hot at high ambient temper-
atures (e.g. sauna). This means that above
50°C, the product may be damaged and above
40°C there is already the risk of burns for the
user, which should not be underestimated,
particularly for people with impaired sensitivity.
For this reason, the product should not be
exposed to such extreme temperatures.
PRO ACTIV cannot accept any liability or pro-
vide any warranty for personal injury and mate-
rial damage caused by such stresses.
There are also certain risks that exist at ex-
tremely low temperatures, which must be min-
imised by wearing appropriately insulating
clothes, for example.
You may only drive on slopes where the
product can be safely controlled with the
handrims. Never drive the product on slopes of
more than 10 %.
When driving in curves, reduce your
speed to a minimum and if possible, lean your
upper body towards the curve.
Do not ride parallel to slopes and inclina-
tions due to the risk of tipping.
Do not stop on a steep slope, otherwise
there is a risk of losing control of the product. If
possible, do not turn on a slope or change your
direction.
Note that the knee lever brake and the
integrated brake are parking brakes that may
only be applied when the product is at a stand-
still. These are not service brakes that are
suitable for reducing speed.
Do not attach objects (carrier bags, etc.)
to the product.
When driving in areas that are approved
for pedestrians, keep to the maximum permit-
ted speed (walking speed 6 km/h) and main-
tain sufficient lateral distance (at least the
width of a wheelchair) from obstacles and oth-
er road users.
Avoid driving on unpaved or loose sur-
faces (e.g. on loose gravel, in sand, mud,
snow, ice or through deep puddles of water).
When travelling on poorly maintained
paths (e.g. coarse gravel, potholes), there is an
increased risk of puncturing your tyres as well
as tipping.
When travelling on poorly maintained
paths with potholes and loose stones, drive
carefully to prevent the caster wheels from
blocking.
