Riding The Handcycle; Section 4 - Operation - Invacare Excelerator Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 4
Section 4 - Operation - includes the following:

Riding the Handcycle

Shifting Gears
Backing Up
Braking
Parking Brake
Steering/Cornering
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage
may result.
RIDING THE HANDCYCLE (FIGURE 1)
BEFORE operating the handcycle, review the GENERAL GUIDELINES in
SECTION 1 of this manual.
DO NOT operate the handcycle if the hand crank obstructs your view. If
the hand crank obstructs your view, adjust the height BEFORE using the
handcycle - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
1. Engage the parking brake. Refer to PARKING BRAKE in this section of the manual.
2. Transfer into the handcycle. Refer to TRANSFERRING INTO/OUT OF THE
HANDCYCLE in SECTION 1 of this manual.
3. Ensure that the hand crank is not obstructing your view. For height adjustment of
the hand crank assembly, refer to ADJUSTING HAND CRANK HEIGHT in
SECTION 5 of this manual.
Hand Crank (STEPS 3, 6, 8 AND 9)
REAR OF
HANDCYCLE
FIGURE 1 - RIDING THE HANDCYCLE
Excelerator™Series
WARNING
WARNING
Seat (STEP 5)
Footrest (STEP 4)
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OPERATION
FRONT OF
HANDCYCLE
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