Forward Movement And Changing Direction With The Wheelchair - Aria 1.0 Mg Manuel D'utilisation

1. Pull the parking brakes.
2. Place your feet on the ground.
3. Hold on tightly to the wheelchair and, if necessary, to a fixed object nearby.
4. Slowly move onto the chair.

6.4 FORWARD MOVEMENT AND CHANGING DIRECTION WITH THE WHEELCHAIR

Using the handrims it is possible to move the wheelchair forwards and change direction.
Before moving without a helper, it is necessary to identify the tipping point of the wheelchair.
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WARNING!
Risk of falling!
The wheelchair could tip forwards if you are standing on the footrest.
Never step on the footrest whilst sitting down or getting up from the wheelchair.
CAUTION!
If the brakes are disarmed or broken, the wheelchair could move in an
uncontrolled manner.
Do not lean on the brakes whilst sitting down or standing up from the wheelchair.
WARNING!
Danger of tipping
The wheelchair could tip backwards, if an anti-tip device is not installed.
When determining the tipping point of the wheelchair, a helper should be placed
directly behind the wheelchair to catch the wheelchair before it tips.
To stop the wheelchair from tipping, install an anti-tip device.
WARNING!
Danger of tipping
The wheelchair could tip forwards.
When adjusting the wheelchair, check its behaviour in the event of forward
tipping and adjust your driving style accordingly.