Preface; Safety - Karman Healthcare S-Ergo 105(KM-1500?3) Owner's Manual

1. PREFACE

Please carefully read this owner's manual before using the wheelchair. Improper
use of the wheelchair could result in harm or injury. Therefore, for safe and
enjoyable use of the wheelchair, please read this owner's manual.
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.
This owner's manual is written for Karma wheelchair: S-Ergo 100 series.
The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention
to the parts marked with these symbols.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
SUGGESTION:
This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the
warranty.
If someone else uses the wheelchair, make sure that you give him or her this
owner's manual for his or her reference.
As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not
correspond to the wheelchair that you purchased. We reserve the right to
make design modifications without further notice.

2. SAFETY

2.1 Doorways
The safest way to operate the chair is on level floors that are free of obstacles.
Whenever possible use a ramp to enter or exit a facility. Keeping your hands
on the push rims will allow you to maintain maximum balance. Do not try to
force yourself over an obstruction by propulsion and never use the sides of a
doorway to pull yourself through a passageway.
2.2 Leaning
Do not lean over the side of your wheelchair since such an action may cause
your to lose balance and fall. (See Figure 2.1.)
2.3 Navigating Inclines
Never turn on a hill due to the danger of tipping.
When assisting, go straight up a slope. If user needs to go down midway,
walk backwards until user is on level ground. (See Figures 2.2 and 2.3.)
Do not drive up to 7 degrees of incline to avoid danger. When navigating
inclines, don't propel up to 3 degrees of incline.
Improper use could lead to serious injury or death.
Improper use could lead to serious injury and/or
damage to your wheelchair.
Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in
good condition.
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