Using The Wheelchair; Safety Information; Braking During Use - Küschall K Serie Manual Del Usuario

6 USING THE WHEELCHAIR

6.1 Safety information

WARNING!
Risk of accidents
Uneven tire pressure can have a huge effect on
handling.
– Check the tire pressure before each journey.
WARNING!
Risk of falling out of the wheelchair
When using too small front wheels the wheelchair
could get stuck at curbs or in floor grooves.
– Make sure that the front wheels are suitable for
the surface you're driving on.
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear
wheel and the mudguard with the risk that you
could trap your fingers.
– Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair
using the handrims only.
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
There may be a very small gap between the rear
wheel and the parking brake with the risk that you
could trap your fingers.
– Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair
using the handrims only.
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6.2 Braking during use

Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to the
handrim with your hands.
WARNING!
Risk of overturning
If you apply the parking brakes while you are
moving, the direction of movement can become
uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop
suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you
falling out.
– Never apply the parking brakes while you are
moving.
WARNING!
Risk of falling out of the wheelchair
If the wheelchair is rapidly decelerated by an
assistant pulling at the push handles, the user may
fall out of the wheelchair.
– Always apply the pelvic belt if present.
– Make sure your assistant has been trained
individually in transferring occupied wheelchairs.
CAUTION!
Risk of burning your hands
If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional heat
is produced at the handrims (especially MaxGrepp
and Supergripp).
– Wear suitable gloves.
1. Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands until
the wheelchair stops.
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