M. Bartels Evac Skate CD-7-1 Operation Manual page 10

2. Approach the stairs at a right angle with
the machine.
WARNING
3. When Front Wheels drop off the edge
of the top stair, the machine will
automatically stop. After this, release your
grips on Brake Release Lever to engage
the brake, lift Handle and tilt the machine
to the angle of the stairs.
NOTE: Do not squeeze Brake
Release Lever before you are
ready to descend.
4. Only after Rubber Crawler contact the
stairs, can Brake Release Lever be
squeezed. The machine will begin to
descend the stairs due to its own weight.
Never release one's grip from Handle
while the machine is descending the
stairs.
NOTE: The descent speed is
automatically controlled by an
Oil Damper.
5. To stop the machine's on the stairs,
slowly release Brake Release Lever.The
machine will stop. If any unavoidable
situation occurs (such as having to
remove an obstacle) where the Operator
has to leave the machine, first confirm
that each Rubber Crawler contacts
at least three stair edges and that the
machine is stable.
6. If the machine is required to turn on a
landing, press down on Handle and pivot
the machine on Rear Wheels (the same
procedure as 6 - 2). For approaching the
following stairs, be sure to approach the
stairs at a right angle with the machine.
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Never try to obiiquely descend the stairs.Doing so may cause
the machine to toppie dangerously.
The machine stops
Lift Handle to tilt the
machine forward
Front Wheels
Brake Release Lever
Stop on the stairs
Rubber Crawler
Brake Release Lever
contacts three points
Rubber
Crawler