Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward; Reaching And Bending - Backward - Pronto M50 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.5.
Position the front AND rear casters so that
they are extended as far forward as
possible and engage motor release levers.
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.
FIGURE 3.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
- Forward

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 3.6.
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 3.6 Reaching and Bending -
Backward
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Part No. 1125085 Pronto M50 , M51 and M61 with SureStep