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A. WEIGHT LIMIT
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined
weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your
chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the
rider or others.
B. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair
before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you are used
to a different chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If you use too
much force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur
and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
C. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
1.
BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your
health care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your
ability. Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or
tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best
suited to your level of function and ability.
4. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can
do it safely.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for
hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6. Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a skilled rider of this chair and are sure
you are not at risk to tip over.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S
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