Correct Position In The Wheelchair; Riding The Wheelchair - Vermeiren Gemini 2 Gebrauchsanweisung

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3.3.1 Correct position in the wheelchair

Some recommendations for a comfortable use of the wheelchair:
 Position your backside as close as possible to the backrest.
 Make sure your upper legs are horizontal. If needed, adjust the length of the footrests.
3.4

Riding the wheelchair

CAUTION
 Before every usage, make sure that:
o parking brakes are working properly.
o tires are in good condition, see §4.
 Prevent your fingers from being caught by the wheel spokes.
 Do NOT drive on slopes, obstacles, steps or kerbs larger than specified in §5.
 When you stop on a (small) slope, use your brakes.
 Make sure all four wheels touch the ground while riding up or down a slope.
 Pay attention if the road has holes or gaps that may cause entrapment of the wheels.
 Avoid stones and other objects that may block the wheels.
 Make sure that the footplates do not touch ground while taking an obstacle.
 Use the safety belt.
 Always keep the swing range of the footplate in mind to prevent bystanders from being injured
or objects from being damaged.
 Stairs should always be negotiated with the help of two attendants.
3.4.1 Riding your wheelchair
The wheelchair can only be operated by an attendant:
1. Take hold of the push bar.
2. Release the brakes.
3. Push the wheelchair.
Risk of injuries and damage
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Using your wheelchair