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Reaching, leaning and, Bending - forward, Reaching and bending - backward – Activeforever Invacare Pronto M41 Power Wheelchair with Semi Recline Seat User Manual

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SECTION 4—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

Part No. 1143206

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Pronto® M41 with SureStep®

Reaching, Leaning and

 

Bending - Forward

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5.

Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and 
engage motor release levers.

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.

FIGURE 4.5 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 4.6.

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 4.6 Reaching and Bending -

Backward