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Usage
With looking at above picture and below description usage of the device should become easy in quite instinctive way.
After assembly or adjustments and before usage make sure, that all locking knobs and levers are securely locked, so
that the device is stable and solid. Assure there are no unintended movements.Failure to follow this warning can result
in personal injury.
Adjusting the height of underarm supports
- Loosen 2 position locking knobs located on support columns;
- Unlock the red height adjustment lever by pulling it up,
- Make adjustment to your desired height by pushing the underarm supports down or letting them to move up
freely.
- Release the red height adjustment lever
- Tighten 2 locking knobs.
The correctly adjusted underarm supports should be located on the height of user’s elbows when standing with arms
directed downwards.
Adjusting the width of underarm supports
- Loosen 2 position locking knobs located under the underarm supports;
- Make adjustment of the supports to your desired width by sliding them outwards or inwards;
- Tighten 2 locking knobs.
Adjusting the length and angle of push handle
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- Release the locking levers located under the push handles ,
- Make adjustment to your desired length and angle, so it is easy and comfortable to grab the handles.
- Tighten the levers.
Using the hand brakes
- TO STOP THE WALKER simply pull the brake handles rearwards towards hand grips.
- TO REMAIN STATIONARY hold brake handles in the ‘REAR’ position.
- TO START MOVING release the brake handles. They will move to the front automatically and
brakes will be released.
Locking/Unlocking the hand brakes
- To lock the brakes push the brake handles to the front until you can hear the ‘click’ sound.
- To unlock the brakes pull the brake handles to the back until you can feel them loose.
Locking/Unlocking the pedal parking brakes
- To lock the brakes press with your foot on the brake pedal located at the wheel assembly until it locks.
Repeat that for all 4 wheels.
- To unlock the brakes pull the brake pedal from the bottom with a nose of your foot until it unlocks.
Repeat that for all 4 wheels.
• When using the device in a stationary position, the pedal brakes MUST always be locked.
• You should always engage the brakes when you don’t plan to move the device.
• Never leave device on slopes without brakes engaged!
Forearm Walker, White, Gas Assist Height Adjustment, with
Wheels, Unicare (SWL 200kg) Instruction & Safety Manual
