safety summary
To ensure the safe operation of DRIVE CANES, these
instructions MUST be followed.
general warnings
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and
understanding these instructions. If you are unable to under-
stand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a health-
care professional, dealer or technical personnel before at-
tempting to install this equipment-otherwise, injury may occur.
Check rubber tip for rips, tears, cracks or wear. If any of these
conditions exist, replace rubber tip immediately.
Drive Canes can provide ambulatory assistance for an indi-
vidual weighing up to 300 pounds. The canes are designed to
provide support, increased stability and assistance while walk-
ing. The canes are NOT designed to support the total weight of
individuals.
Ensure that the snap button fully protrudes through adjustment
hole of cane. This ensures that the cane is securely locked in
position.
BEFORE using the cane, ensure that it is securely locked in
place or a fall could result, causing bodily injury and/or damage
to the cane.
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR THERAPIST TO
DETERMINE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS AND USAGE
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 200 LBS / 90 KG
maintenance & care
1. Ensure snap button releases and re-engages properly.
2. Inspect cane tips for wear and damage.
3. Replace any broken, damaged or worn items immediately.
proper cane height
For a more comfortable fit, ensure shoe height is the same
as shoe style worn most frequently when using cane.
1. Stand as upright as possible on a firm, flat
surface and let your arm hang down
naturally by your side.
2 Adjust cane so top portion of handle
touches inside of wrist where it meets
palm by depressing the top bronze push
pin, sliding extension up or down until
snap button protrudes through an adjustment hole on handle
end of cane.
NOTE: An audible "CLICK" will be heard when snap button
securely protrudes through the adjustment hole.
3. Repeat until cane is at height determined PROPER CANE
HEIGHT on this instruction sheet.
usage
The umbrella cane can be used in two ways, with the umbrella
open or with the umbrella closed.
To use with the umbrella closed:
Use the cane as you normally would.
It is best that the protective sleeve
is over the umbrella portion to keep
it closed.
To use the umbrella and the cane
simultaneously:
1. Open the umbrella by removing the
cover and sliding the umbrella open
until it locks in place.
2. Depress the silver (smaller) cane
release push pin to remove the cane
portion from the umbrella portion.
Note: The height of the cane will be
reduced by approximately 1/2".
Cane
Handle
Height
Adjustment
Push Pin
Cane
Release
Push Pin