Using the Hand Brake
If the braking system is not working properly,
DO NOT
use the
CanDo
®
Knee Scooter.
1. Squeeze the hand brake towards the handle bar to use the
brake. This functions just like a brake on a bicycle.
2. Lock the brake in place by squeezing the hand brake and
pushing down on the spring-loaded brake lock button on top
of the hand brake at the same time (fig 16). When you
remove your hands, the button should remain down and
locked in place.
3. Release the brake lock by re-squeezing the hand brake. The
braking button should pop up, releasing the locked brakes.
NOTE: Adjust the Braking Strength
• Locate the brake adjustment knob on the hand brake (fig. 16). Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the braking strength.
Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the braking strength. Keep the brake adjustment nut tight against the hand brake.
• Repeat these adjustments on the other end of the braking system (by the wheels) if further adjustment is needed.
• As the brake adjustment knob and brake adjustment nut get closer together, the braking strength will decrease. As the brake
adjustment knob and brake adjuster nut get farther away from each other, the braking strength will increase.
figure 16
Brake Lock
Brake Adjustment Nut
Brake Adjustment Knob
To Fold Steering Column
1. Pull back the steering column lock handle to loosen it (fig 6).
Then, pull down the steering column lock vertically.
2. Push the steering column lock to the side (fig. 1 and 2).
Then, pull and unfold back the steering column (fig. 17).
figure 17
How to use Knee Scooter
• Always engage the hand brake lock before getting on or off
the knee scooter (fig. 16).
• Grasp the handlebar grip and rest the knee of your injured leg
on the center of the knee pad. Balance your weight between
the knee rest and your uninjured leg. (fig. 18)
• Squeeze the hand brake to release the hand brake lock and
use your uninjured leg to push the knee scooter forward using
controlled steps.
• Keep your body weight centered over the knee pad as
you move. Never go faster than a slow walking pace
(about 3 miles per hour).
figure 18
