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attempting active use of the wheelchair
1. Engage motor locks.
2. Turn power off.
3. Position the casters so that they are parallel to the drive
wheels to create the longest possible wheelbase.
4. Reach, lean or bend only as far as your arm will extend
without changing your sitting position.
6.2.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward
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1. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the
desired object.
2. Position the casters so that they are parallel to the drive
wheels to creat ethe longest possible wheelbase.
3. Engage the motor locks.
4. Turn power off
5. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without
changing your sitting position.
6.2.7 Transferring To and From Other Seats
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper transfer techniques may cause serious
injury or damage.
-Before attempting transfers, consult a health care
professional to determine proper transfer
techniques for the user and type of wheelchair.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Misuse of footplate may cause injury or damage.
-DO NOT stand on footplates.
-Ensure the footplates are in the upward position or
swung outward when getting in or out of the
wheelchair.
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