ALWAYS
•
ALWAYS
•
clear of the wheels and handlebars during use.
ALWAYS
•
When walking with the rollator, keep your feet in line with
the rear wheels, and
front of you. When sitting on the rollator, keep both feet in
contact with the floor and
SITTING IN THE ROLLATOR
ALWAYS
1.
(refer to Brake Operation section on pg. 5).
2. Gently ease into the seat of the rollator by using the
handgrips for support while lowering body into the rollator.
Apply weight evenly across both handgrips.
3. To stand, use the handgrips for support and safely come
to an upright position. Apply weight evenly across both
handgrips.
4. Disengage parking brakes before resuming use of the
rollator.
DO NOT
•
use the seat on level ground.
DO NOT
•
into the rollator. Ease gently into the seat.
DO NOT
•
Leaning back while seated on the rollator may cause the
device to tip.
ALWAYS
•
rollator.
rollator. Parking brakes
while seated. Ensure the front wheels are in the forward
position before transferring into or out of the seat.
NOT
use the rollator as a wheelchair or transport device.
This is a walking aid
device while seat is occupied.
DO NOT
•
immediate reach while seated on the rollator.
lean forward, backward, or to either side while seated on
the rollator.
wear protective footwear while using the rollator
keep shoelaces, loose clothing and/or accessories
maintain good posture while using the rollator.
Engage parking brakes when seated in the rollator
CAUTION
sit on the rollator if it is parked on a slope. Only
"plop" and/or drop all body weight immediately
use the backrest bar to support your weight.
engage both parking brakes before sitting in the
DO NOT
move or scoot while seated in the
ONLY. NEVER
attempt to reach objects that are out of your
DO NOT
let the rollator get too far in
DO NOT
MUST
remain engaged at all times
lean out of the seat.
scoot, roll, or propel
DO NOT
DO
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