Invacare TDXSP2X-MCG Owners Manual 4 - Page 17

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

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WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Improper operation may change the normal balance, center of gravity or weight distribution of the wheelchair causing injury or damage. - Determine and establish your particular safety limits. Practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. - ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction. WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury Impacting objects in the surrounding environment can cause serious injury. - When maneuvering the wheelchair around, ALWAYS have assured cleared distance with all objects in environment. WARNING! - Always check grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for instructions. 60101831-A Safety WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Unintended movement or operation of wheelchair may cause injury or damage. - Turn power OFF BEFORE entering or exiting the wheelchair. - Close supervision and attention is needed when operating the wheelchair near children pets or people with physical/mental disabilities. Turn power off. WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Damaged parts due to collision or impact may result in injury, damage or death. - Seek immediate attention and service if wheelchair is involved in a collision or impact event. This includes, but is not limited to, vehicle accidents, mishandling and impact events where the wheelchair strikes something or is struck by something that may cause damage. - Ensure your wheelchair is working properly and is inspected by a qualified Invacare technician if the wheelchair is involved in a collision or impact event. 2.3 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. 17

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Safety
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper operation may change the normal
balance, center of gravity or weight distribution
of the wheelchair causing injury or damage.
– Determine and establish your particular
safety limits. Practice bending, reaching and
transferring activities in several combinations
in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional before attempting active use of
the wheelchair.
– ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction
you are turning. Shifting your weight in the
opposite direction of the turn may cause the
inside drive wheel to lose traction.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury
Impacting objects in the surrounding environment
can cause serious injury.
– When maneuvering the wheelchair around,
ALWAYS have assured cleared distance with all
objects in environment.
WARNING!
– Always check grips for looseness before using
the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified
technician for instructions.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Unintended movement or operation of wheelchair
may cause injury or damage.
– Turn power OFF BEFORE entering or exiting the
wheelchair.
– Close supervision and attention is needed when
operating the wheelchair near children pets or
people with physical/mental disabilities. Turn
power off.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Damaged parts due to collision or impact may
result in injury, damage or death.
– Seek immediate attention and service if
wheelchair is involved in a collision or impact
event. This includes, but is not limited to,
vehicle accidents, mishandling and impact
events where the wheelchair strikes something
or is struck by something that may cause
damage.
– Ensure your wheelchair is working properly and
is inspected by a qualified Invacare technician
if the wheelchair is involved in a collision or
impact event.
2.3
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required,
remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back
straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or
traversing curbs or other impediments.
60101831-A
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