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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING
Part No 1122134 19 Compass™SPT™
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT use the spreader bar for lifting or transporting the wheelchair. DO NOT
use the spreader bar as a weight bearing support.
Also, be aware of detachable parts such as armrests or legrests. These must NEVER be
used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released,
resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).
When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before
attempting it alone.
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2.
Position the casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel
locks.
FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward