Safety Instructions For Use - Ottobock Walkstar Gebrauchsanweisung

CAUTION
Improper use of the product
Falling of the user due to neglect of the duty to supervise
► The product is a therapy aid and may only be used under supervision. Never leave your child unattended.
► Pay particular attention to potentially hazardous situations, e.g. crossing stairs or driving on sloped surfaces.
► In the interest of the user's safety, the correct function of the therapy aid must be checked before every use.
NOTICE
Use of unsuitable packaging
Damage to the product caused by transportation using incorrect packaging
► Use only the original packaging for delivery of the product.

4.3 Safety instructions for use

Hazards during preparation for use
WARNING
Independent modification of settings
Serious injuries to the user due to unallowable changes to the product
► Do not modify the settings established by the qualified personnel. Only the settings described in the section
"Use" in these instructions for use may be adjusted independently.
► In case of problems with the settings, please contact the qualified personnel who fitted your product.
► Discuss all changes to the settings with the qualified personnel/therapist in advance in order to minimise
health hazards and avoid putting the therapy results at risk.
WARNING
Improper handling of packaging materials
Risk of suffocation due to neglect of the duty to supervise
► Packaging materials must be kept out of the reach of children.
Hazards while driving and parking
CAUTION
Impermissible use
Falling, tipping over of the user due to user error
► The product may be used only on solid, level surfaces indoors.
► Make sure that the user does not drive against an obstacle without slowing down (e.g. against steps or
edges).
CAUTION
Hanging heavy bags on the product may change the centre of gravity
Tipping over, rolling over of the user due to user error
► Do not hang heavy bags or the like on the therapy device.
► Observe the maximum load for each model (see section "Technical data").
Danger due to assembly and adjustment errors
CAUTION
Unsecured screw connections
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
► After all adjusting/readjusting work, retighten the attachment screws/nuts firmly.
► Please note that all adjustment levers are tightened by hand without the help of tools.
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