Magic Mobility Extreme X8 Owner's Manual - 3 Safety
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STOP! This is an instruction that, if not followed, may result in damage to your
Power chair. It means ‘do not do this’ or ‘do not let this happen’.
3 Safety
Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your
power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you
require additional assistance for setup, contact your Magic Mobility Dealer before operating the
wheelchair.
Buying the four wheel drive Extreme X8 opens up a whole new World and we are keen for you
to explore new possibilities. However, we strongly recommend that when learning your driving
capabilities, the capabilities of your wheelchairs and learning where potential hazards may be;
you always have someone with you as a 4WD buddy. They can help check out the terrain and
also help you if you need it. We always recommend carrying a mobile phone or GPS alert so
that you can reach help if you need it.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will
need to practice operating the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained
attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting
a power chair user in various daily living activities.
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a qualified healthcare
professional has properly fitted the power chair to the user and the prescribing healthcare
professional has trained the user in the operation of the wheelchair, the dangers that can be
encountered, and has ensured that the user is capable of this.
Using your Magic Mobility product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and/or
common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or health professional. Magic
Mobility is not responsible for inju
ries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to
follow the warnings, cautions and instructions in this owner’s manual.
WARNING! If you are going to be stationary in your power chair for an extended
period of time, turn off the power. This will conserve battery power and remove
the chance of unexpected chair movement through inadvertent joystick contact
or from electromagnetic sources
3.1
Transfers
It is recommended that you have a trained attendant present while you learn to transfer. To
reduce the chance of injury:
Be sure the power is turned off (See section Error! Reference source not found.Error!
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Be sure the power chair is not in freewheel mode (See section 5.3 Freewheel Mode
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pushing the power chair)
Ensure footrests are swung away or removed
For side transfers ensure armrests and legrests are swung away or removed, position
yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from
tipping forward.