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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

Whenassistancetothewheelchairuserisrequired,remembertousegoodbody

mechanics.Keepyourbackstraightandbendyourkneeswhenevertiltingwheelchairor

traversingcurbsorotherimpediments.

Also,beawareofdetachablepartssuchasarms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.

Pinch Points

ƽ WARNING

M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - Pinch point may occur when lowering the elevating

seat. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant and attendants/bystanders

are clear of all pinch points before lowering seat.

DO NOT store or place items under the seat.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoForthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.2andFIGURE 3.3on

page 19.

FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points

Fully Elevated Seat

Pinch

Point

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