Invacare 9153637781 Owners Manual - Page 17

Reaching, Leaning and Bending, Forward, Backwards, Coping With Everyday Obstacles

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2 SAFETY Reaching, Leaning and Bending ƽ WARNING DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over. Forward Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. Backwards Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. FIGURE 1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward/Backwards Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1110550 17 Invacare® Tracer® SX5 Wheelchair

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2
SAFETY
Part No. 1110550
17
Invacare
®
Tracer
®
SX5 Wheelchair
Reaching, Leaning and Bending
Forward
Position the front casters so that they are extended as far
forward as possible and engage wheel locks.
Backwards
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object.
Point front casters forward to create the longest possible
wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend
without changing your sitting position.
FIGURE 1
Reaching, Leaning and Bending -
Forward/Backwards
Coping With Everyday Obstacles
Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center
of gravity to maintain stability and balance.
±
WARNING
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause the wheelchair to tip
over.