E&J METRO IC4 - Manual (Page 10)

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cal therapist for assistance in developing your individual technique.
Make sure that the wheelchair is stabilized, and will not move or
slide during the transfer. Take extra precaution to prevent tipping.
Use good body mechanics to prevent personal injury.
ReaCHInG / BendInG
WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide sta-
bility while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assis-
tance or use a device that will extend your reach
without requiring you to shift your weight.
Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally neces-
sary to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your health-
care professional for assistance in developing your personal safe
reaching or moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions.
forward or sideward
WARNING: Do not attempt to reach objects if you are
required to move forward in the seat. Do not
attempt to retrieve objects from the floor if you
must reach down between your knees. Do not
shift your weight in the direction that you are
reaching and/or bending; this could cause the
wheelchair to tip.
1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you
wish to reach.
2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the
wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward.
3. Engage both wheel locks.
4. Ensure that the casters are rotated fully forward before reach-
ing. If not, repeat step 2.