SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1148076 21 Pronto® M51 Base with SureStep®
Reaching, Leaning andBending - Forward
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.4.
Positi onthefrontandrearcasterssothattheyareextendedasfarforwardaspossibleand
engagemotorreleaselevers.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
FIGURE 3.4 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Reaching and Bending - Backward
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.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoForthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 3.5.
Positi onwheelchairascloseaspossibletothedesiredobject.Point thefrontANDrear
castersrearwardtocreatethelongestpossiblewheelbase.Reachbackonlyasfarasyour
armwillextendwithoutchangingyoursittingposition.
FIGURE 3.5 Reaching and Bending - Backward