Karma KM-5000 recliner Series Owner's Manual page 22

Figure 4.39
4.3.2 Tilting by the Attendant
Make sure both the user's feet are on the footplates and will not slip off. Make
sure the handgrips are secure and cannot slip off.
Release both brakes.
Grasp both push handles firmly.
Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping tube at the back of the chair.
Tell the person in the chair that you are about to tilt the chair backwards.
Pull back with both hands and push down and forwards with the foot. This will
bring the chair onto the back wheels. (See Figure 4.40)
CAUTION:
When a chair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on its rear wheels
and be easy to hold. If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold and the
person in the chair will feel unsafe.
Lower with a straight back; keep your foot on the anti-tipper and lower the
chair slowly forwards softly to the ground.
4.3.3 Tilting by the User
Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.
Release both brakes.
Grasp both push rims and give a firm, sudden forward push immediately before
the obstacle, continue the momentum (be ready to keep pushing) until the
obstacle is mounted.
CAUTION:
This method should only be attempted by people experienced in wheelchair use.
Strong arms are also necessary. It is always better to have the help of an
attendant.
Leaning backwards causes the castors(casters) to rise higher BUT it is much
safer to lean forwards and stay balanced.
4.3.4 Going Down Kerbs(Curbs)
Please note: It is always better to avoid kerbs(curbs) where possible by using
ramped kerbs(curbs) or slopes and this operation is best attempted with the
aid of an attendant.
Figure 4.40
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