Applying The Service Brakes; Applying The Parking Brakes - Dietz TAiMA VENTUM User Manual

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4 USING THE PRODUCT

4.3 APPLYING THE SERVICE BRAKES

This is where you learn how to use the brakes
while walking (service brakes). This may be nec-
essary if you are walking down a slight slope, for
example. In doing so, the wheels are braked gen-
tly and the rollator does not roll away from you.
1. To brake the rollator while walking in a con-
trolled manner, pull both brake levers evenly
and gently upwards (Fig. 5)
2. The wheels will run freely again as soon as
you let the brakes return to their neutral
position.

4.4 APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES

Proceed as follows if you want to "park" the
rollator:
1. To block the brakes (parking brakes), press
the brake levers downwards (Fig 6). You will
be able to tell when they noticeably snap
into place.
2. To release the brakes, press the levers back
upwards.
WARNING
Risk of trapping! Ensure that when applying
the parking brake of the rollator, your hands are
positioned in a straight line on the brake to avoid
any jamming.
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WARNING
Safety hazard! Always use the brakes careful-
ly when walking. Applying the brakes abruptly
could result in you stumbling or losing your bal-
ance.
WARNING
Sources of fire! Please keep the rollator away
from sources of fire to prevent ignition.
Safety hazard! Always apply the parking
brakes when stopping for extended periods of
time or when the rollator is parked unattended.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6