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10. SITTING IN THE ROLLATOR
1.
ALWAYS Engage parking brakes when seated in the rollator (refer to Brake Operation
section).
2. Gently ease into the seat of the rollator by using the hand grips for support while
lowering body into the rollator. Apply weight evenly across both hand grips.
3. To stand, use the hand grips for support and safely come to an upright position. Apply
weight evenly across both hand grips.
4. Disengage parking brakes before resuming use of the rollator.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT sit on the rollator if it is parked on a slope. Only use the seat
on level ground.
•
DO NOT “plop” and/or drop all body weight immediately into the
rollator. Ease gently into the seat.
•
DO NOT use the backrest bar to support your weight. Leaning back
while seated on the rollator may cause the device to tip.
•
ALWAYS engage both parking brakes before sitting in the
• rollator.
DO NOT move or scoot while seated in the rollator. Parking
brakes
MUST remain engaged at all times while seated. Ensure the
front wheels are in the forward position before transferring into or
out of the seat.
DO NOT use the rollator as a wheelchair or transport
device. This is a walking aid
ONLY. NEVER scoot, roll, or propel device
while seat is occupied.
•
DO NOT attempt to reach objects that are out of your immediate
reach while seated on the rollator.
DO NOT lean forward, backward, or
to either side while seated on the rollator.
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