Probasics RLAB8BL Manual página 7

WALKING WITH THE ROLLATOR
1. Standing behind the rollator, slowly roll forward so that the
rear wheels are a few inches
2. Step forward and place your foot
wheels, but slightly inside of the wheels.
3. Maintaining a steady roll forward, place your other foot
IN LINE
with the rear wheels.
4. Determine a safe gait to keep your feet
rear wheels.
BE AWARE
Look for hazards and avoid them. Avoid streets and surfaces
with water, sand, gravel, dirt, leaves, and other debris. Wet,
slick, uneven, and/or rough surfaces may impair traction and
contribute to possible accidents. Loose cords and unsecured
rugs may move suddenly and cause a loss of balance.
DO NOT
use a rollator in mud, ice, or puddles.
NEVER
use near steps, sloped driveways, hills, and/or ramps
with a steep incline
DO NOT
walk backwards down a slope.
DO NOT
use stairs or escalators while using the rollator.
DO NOT
ALWAYS
take additional care and move slowly when moving
from carpeted to hard surface floors or cracks/separations in
walk way surfaces; avoid bumps, drainage gates, and sudden
surface changes. Rollator may abruptly stop if a wheel
becomes wedged.
ALWAYS
wear protective footwear while using the rollator.
ALWAYS
keep shoelaces, loose clothing and/or accessories
clear of the wheels and handlebars during use.
SITTING IN THE ROLLATOR
ALWAYS
1. Engage parking brakes (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
sit on the rollator if it is parked on a slope. Only use
the seat on level ground.
of your surroundings when operating the rollator.
(NEVER
use near swimming pool areas.
IN FRONT
of your feet.
IN LINE
IN LINE
greater than 15 degrees).
with the rear
with the
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