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Caution:
Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the rear wheels and pointing
forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a wall or firmly held
by an attendant.
4.3.2 Transferring Out
Make sure that the chair is near your final destination.
Pull the chair backward to ensure that the casters are pointing forward, i.e. in line with the rear wheels and with the caster forks
pointing forward all the time. Ensure that, where possible, the rear of the chair is against a wall or, if not, it is firmly held by an
attendant.
Engage both hand brakes.
Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
Slide yourself forward on the seat.
Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back.
Place your hands on the front of the armrests and move your weight forward, and bring your head and shoulders up over your
knees as you push yourself up.
Caution:
Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair. (See Figure 4.40)
When getting in and out of the wheelchair, please use the hand brakes. The hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair.
Please ensure that neither the tread on your tires nor the brake block has become overly worn. If pneumatic tires are used, please
maintain at the recommended tire pressure for the same reason.
Please ensure that occupant's fingers do not get caught in the brake.
When transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the brakes are applied to
prevent the chair from moving away. You may also have the footplates flipped up for
ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.41)
4.4 General Use
4.4.1 Attendant Pushing and Self-propelled
Do ensure that the brakes are always applied when the chair is not being pushed. (See Figure 4.42)
Always make sure that both feet are safe on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in
the wheels. (See Figure 4.43)
Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair. (See Figure 4.44)
Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces for the chair might tip over. (See Figure 4.45)
Always avoid soft surfaces for the casters might get bogged down. (See Figure 4.46)
Always be careful and not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to maintain a smooth steady ride.
Before crossing the tracks, please stop completely and look both ways.
Cross the tracks perpendicular to avoid having your wheels get stuck.
Do not move at full speed while getting over railroad tracks.
Be careful when going through a doorway so that your hands and arms do not get injured.
PLEASE keep constant contact with the person in the chair. If you stop at a place to
face a direction, remember to bring the chair into that direction so that the person in
the chair does not have to turn the head.
WARNING:
NEVER apply the brakes all of a sudden as this might tip the user out of the chair.
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