Invacare RHL450-1 User Manual page 21

Closing the Legs
1. Stand at the rear of the patient lift and grasp the shifter handle with
one hand and place the opposite hand on the steering handle of the
mast for balance.
 The shifter handle MUST lock into its mounting slot to lock
the legs in the full closed position.
WARNING
If the shifter handle is NOT positioned completely into its
mounting slot, DO NOT use the patient lift until the
shifter handle is properly seated and the legs of the patient
lift are locked in place. Otherwise, injury and/or damage
may occur.
2. Pull the shifter handle away from the patient lift and then to your
left until it locks in the notch of the bracket.
Opening the Legs
1. Stand at the rear of the patient lift and grasp the shifter handle with
one hand and place the opposite hand on the steering handle of the
mast for balance.
 The shifter handle MUST lock into its mounting slot to lock
the legs in the full open position.
WARNING
If the shifter handle is not positioned completely into its
mounting slot, DO NOT use the patient lift until shifter
handle is properly seated and the legs of the patient lift
are locked in place. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may
occur.
2. Pull the shifter handle away from the patient lift and then to your
right.
Part No. 1078987
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6 OPERATION
Closing the Legs
Opening the Legs
Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift