2 SAFETY

Reaching, Bending - Backward

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WARNING

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending or bending backward, it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.

For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.

Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Position the casters so that they are extended away from the drive wheels to

create the longest possible wheelbase, engage the motor locks and turnFIGURE 3 Reaching, Bending - Backward power off. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without

changing your sitting position.

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