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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Part No. 1148076 21 Pronto

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M51

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Base with SureStep

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Reaching, Leaning andBending - Forward

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.4.

Positionthefrontandrearcasters sothattheyareextendedasfarforwardaspossibleand

engagemotorreleaselevers.

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.

FIGURE 3.4 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

Reaching and Bending - Backward

ƽ WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of

gravity and may cause you to tip over.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoForthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.5.

Positionwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesiredobject.PointthefrontANDrear

castersrearwardtocreatethelongestpossiblewheelbase.Reachbackonlyasfarasyour

armwillextendwithoutchangingyoursittingposition.

FIGURE 3.5 Reaching and Bending - Backward

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