Reaching, leaning and, Bending - forward, Reaching and bending - backward – Invacare Wheelchair Pronto M91 Base User Manual
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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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Pronto® M91™Base with SureStep®
Reaching, Leaning and
Bending - Forward
ƽ 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.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6.
Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and
engage Motor Release Levers.
FIGURE 3.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Reaching and Bending - Backward
ƽ 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: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.7.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point the front and rear
casters rearward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your
arm will extend without changing your sitting position.
FIGURE 3.7 Reaching and Bending - Backward