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Folding
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Lift the pulling strip on the seat to fold the rollator.
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Fold the rollator until the lock closes.
Adjusting the height of the push handles
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Release the handle locking knob,
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Make adjustments to your desired height.
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Tighten the knob.
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Both push handles should be adjusted to the same height.
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The correctly adjusted handles should be to the height of the user’s hips.
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Never leave the device without the breaks on.
Using the hand brakes
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TO STOP THE ROLLATOR simply pull the brake handles up towards the hand grips.
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TO REMAIN STATIONARY hold the brake handles in the ”UP” position.
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The braking force can be increased by squeezing/pulling the brake handles more firmly.
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TO START MOVING release the brake handles. They will drop down automatically and the brakes
will be released.
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You should always engage the breaks when you don’t plan to move the device.
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Never leave the device without the breaks engaged when there is someone sitting in it!
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Never leave the device on slopes without the breaks engaged!
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Never sit to much to the rear. Do not to sit (partly) above the shopping bag.
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Always sit straight up when seated on the rollatorwith your forearms or hands lightly resting on the
push handles.
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Never lean backwards when seated on the rollator
Locking/Unlocking the hand brakes
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To lock the brakes push the brake handles down until you can hear the ”click” sound.
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To unlock the brakes pull the brake handles up until you feel them loosen.
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When using the rollator in a stationary position, the hand brakes MUST always be locked.
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Cleaning
General:
- Clean the rollator regularly and keep it clean.
- Lighter dirt and dust can be removed with a wet cloth.
- If the rollator is very dirty, it can be cleaned with a non-corrosive, mild detergent and warm water.
- Do not use harsh abrasives or chemicals containing bleach, as they may damage or discolour the scooter.
- Wipe cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
- Do not clean with solvents such as benzene or thinner. This can damage paintwork and plastic parts.
- Chlorine-based cleaners are not allowed.
- Do not clean with metal corrosive cleaners or mixtures.
- Disinfection by spraying or wiping with a tested and approved product is permitted. A list of currently permitted
disinfectants is available from the Robert Koch Institute at http://www.rki.de.
