Spry Knee cruzer basic User Manual - page 3
Please read and understand the instructions
carefully before using the Cruzer.
DO NOT OPERATE THE SPRY KNEE CRUZER WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
GENERAL WARNINGS
Serious bodily injury may occur if the warnings contained in this manual are not strictly
adhered to. Failure to follow these safety operating instruc-
tions can cause a change in stability of the SPRY
Knee Cruzer - increasing the risk of fall or tipping
resulting in injury to the patient.
If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or
instructions in this manual, contact your health-
careprovider, DME supplier or product technician
before use - otherwise serious injury or damage
may occur.
Maintenance procedures other than those described
in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician.
DO NOT
use this device following the consumption of alcohol or when taking medcation. that adversely
effects coordination and/or could impair mental processing.
DO NOT
attempt to climb or descend slopes greater
than 10 degrees.
NEVER
attempt to access wet, icy or oily surfaces with this device.
DO NOT
attempt to operate the SPRY Cruzer on public roads, streets
or highways. Use only on designated pedestrian walkways and sidewalks.
AVOID
reaching for objects with both hands or extending your reach
while utilizing this device. Substantial shifts in weight may cause falls and in-
jury. ALWAYS lock your brake before engaging in hand free use.
NEVER
bend over while using this device. Always ask for help when picking
up items from the floor.
DO NOT
stand on frame, handlebars,
or knee rest at any time.
DO NOT
attempt to move this de-
vice onto rotating escalator steps.
Always utilize appropriate ramps
and/or elevators.
ALWAYS
lift the Cruzer at the des-
ignated lift point only (see image 10).
ON A GRADE
(advanced maneuver for
Slowing or stopping on a grade can be
achieved by “feathering” - simply apply light
pressure sporadically to brake lever while de-
scending a slope. Engaging and disengaging
brakes, allowing the Cruzer to roll forward in
small increments until the slope is navigated.
LOCKING BRAKES
To lock brakes, engage brake lever and de-
press the brake lock button (see fig. 8) To re-
lease, reengage the brake lever and the lock
button will “pop up” disengaging the brake
lock. To ensure your safety, ALWAYS engage
the brake lock when resting in a stationary
position for any length of time.
MOUNTING OR DISMOUNTING
THE KNEE CRUZER?
(ENGAGE brake lock FIRST!)
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