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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.
● Please ensure that occupant's fingers do not get caught in the brake.
● Do not lean on the side panel when transferring in or out.
Figure 4.13
Figure 4.14
When transferring in and out of the chair, 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 4.14)
4.10Attendant Pushing and Self-propelled
4.10.1 Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being pushed. (See
Figure 4.15)
4.10.2 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is
safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the wheels. (See Figure
4.16)
4.10.3 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair. (See Figure 4.17)
Figure 4.15
Figure 4.16
Figure 4.17
4.10.4 Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over. (See
Figure 4.18)
4.10.5 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down. (See
Figure 4.19)
