GENERAL WARNING DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair or the chair is not being pushed. DO take care when climbing curbs or turning on slopes. DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over. ...
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1. PREFACE Please carefully read this owner's manual before using the wheelchair. Improper use of the wheelchair could result in harm or injury. 1.1 This owner's manual includes operation instructions for the aspects of the wheelchair, unfolding/folding instructions and instructions on how to deal with possible accidents.
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2.3.3 Avoid stopping on an incline; it can potentially cause you to lose control of the chair. 2.4 Kerb(Curbs) 2.4.1 Avoid hard impacts when descending a curb. A hard impact could adversely affect the chair. 2.4.2 Never try to scale or descend curbs that exceed a normal height (30-50mm).
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2.6.3 Use caution to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels. 2.6.4 When the user is operating the wheelchair using the push rims, please push the wheelchair gently. DO NOT apply a sudden huge force on the push rims. It could cause the chair to tip over. Please refer to the figure below for the best grip points for using the push rims.
3. OPERATION CAUTION: ● If you find anything abnormal, stop using the wheelchair immediately and visit a KARMA wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance 3.1 Unfolding 3.1.1 . (See Figure 4.1) Unfold the push handle 3.1.2 Holding the armrests, pull outwards. (See Figure 4.2) 3.1.3 Pointing your fingers inward with the palm of your hand on the frame, push down until the seat is fully lowered.
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3.2.4 Folding is now completed. Figure 4.6 Figure 4.7 Figure 4.8 3.3 Rear Wheel Attachment 3.3.1 Pick up the wheel: Hold the center of the rear wheel by grasping two adjacent spokes with four fingers of one hand, use the thumb to depress and keep depressed the quick-release.
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3.4.1 Unfold the tipping lever with foot slightly. (See Figure 4.13). 3.4.2 Step the tipping lever downward with foot and hold the both push handles and push them downward by two hands simultaneously to lift the caster to over come the obstacle. (See Figure 4.14). 3.4.3 The tipping lever can be folded with foot if you do not use it.
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Figure 4.19 Figure 4.20 When transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the brakes are applied to prevent the chair from sliding away. Also see that the footplates are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.14) Figure 4.13 Figure 4.14 3.6 Attendant Pushing and Self-propelled...
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3.6.5 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down. (See Figure 4.19) 3.6.6 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride. 3.6.7 Before crossing the tracks, please stop completely and look both ways.
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