Reaching And Bending - Backward - Invacare Pronto M71 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 10—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Reaching and Bending - Backward

WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of
gravity and may cause you to tip over.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.5.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point the front AND rear
casters rearward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your
arm will extend without changing your sitting position.
FIGURE 10.5 Reaching and Bending - Backward
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