Invacare Pronto M71 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual page 20

SECTION 9—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of
the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance,
center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and
establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending or
bending forward, it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and
balance.
The Pronto M71 with SureStep has a weight limitation of 300 lbs.
M71 without powered seating - For users over 250 lbs, the seat MUST be mounted
in the furthest rearward position and the front seat posts MUST be in the 1-inch
raised position or lower.
DO NOT adjust the rear seat posts higher that the front seat posts.
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times
maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and
stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of
gravity. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the
armrests.
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