Wolturnus Buzzard Handbike User’s manual 2019
Transport and storage
5 Transport and Storage
5.1 Transport
For transport or storage, the rear wheels can be removed. This makes it easy to handle and saves space. While
in storage keep the bike in a clean and dry environment.
5.2 Transfer
The method of transfer between chair and bike is individually selected reflecting the preferences of the user.
The most common method is transferring from the side.
The following description is based on transfer without third-party help and from a wheelchair to the handbike.
Getting into the bike (Image 4-5):
• Park the wheelchair next to the bike in a slight angle.
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Tip one leg over the bikes seating area, while keeping your balance. Use the bike frame and wheelchair as
support for the transfer.
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Slowly slide down into the bike seat, and place leg(s) into the footrest(s).
Getting out of the bike (Image 4-5):
• Park the wheelchair next to the bike, with the wheelchairs’ front towards the side of the bike.
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Take your leg(s) out of the footrest, and place them in an angle.
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Pull yourself towards an upright possition in the bike.
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Use the bike frame and the wheelchair to lift yourself up onto the wheelchair.
Risk of damage due to overload.
When getting in and out of the chair, the user must not place full body weight on the footrests.
CAUTION!
Image 4
Parking the handbike
Image 5
Slide down into bike
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