RNIB MW20 Instructions

Coopers adjustable walking sticks and ferrules
MW20, MW24 & MW30
MP47, MP49, MP50 & MP77
Please retain these instructions for future reference. These instructions are also
available in other formats.

General description

These white aluminium walking sticks can all be adjusted to vary the length to suit your
requirements, and each product covered in these instructions has a different handle
and adjustment length. Specific details of each walking stick are covered further on.
These walking sticks are intended as a means of support for visually impaired people
and not as an aid to guidance. It is recommended that advice must be sought from a
healthcare professional to ensure the walking stick is the correct length and can give
the support required. Incorrect use can cause back trouble and posture problems and
it is important that any replacements issued are of the same length and weight as the
original. When the stick is measured correctly the user should be able to maintain an
upright posture with the elbow slightly flexed.

MW20 (right hand) and MW24 (left hand) Fischer handle

This range of walking sticks is supplied with Fischer handles available for both left
hand and right handed users. This particular design is biometrically shaped to spread
pressure evenly across the palm of the hand. It is useful for those who suffer from
arthritis or when gripping is difficult. The adjustable Fischer walking sticks are fitted
with a Z type 18mm ferrule and the fixed Fischer walking sticks are fitted with a D type
18mm ferrule.
The length of these sticks can be adjusted from 68.5-94cm by using the horseshoe
shaped clip that fits through and around the shaft. The holes on the stick are
positioned at 3cm intervals, and depending on the length setting recommended will
determine which hole the horseshoe clip is attached to.
Alternative ferrules available include:
- 1.8cm black heavy duty ferrule (MP47)
- 1.8cm grey ferrule (MP49)
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