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not, it must be firmly held by an attendant.
4. 8.2.4 Engage both hand brakes.
4.8.2.5 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
4. 8.2.6 Slide forwards on the seat. Place one foot firmly on the ground with
the knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and
further back.
4. 8.2.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your
weight forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees
as you push yourself up.
CAUTION:
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Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair.
(See Figure 4.21)
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When getting in and out of the wheelchair please use the hand brakes.
The hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair.
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Make sure that the brakes are applied to prevent the chair from sliding
away. Also see that the footplates are flipped up for ease of entering or
exiting. (See Figure 4.22)
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Please ensure that neither the tread on your tires nor the brake block
has become too worn. If pneumatic tires are fitted, please maintain at
the recommended tire pressure for the same reason.
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Please ensure that occupant's fingers do not get caught in the brake.
Figure 4.21
Figure 4.22
Figure 4.23
4.9 Tilting
For the user's safety, tilting must be performed by an attendant.
4.9.1 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.
4.9.2 Release both brakes.
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