KneeWalkersForRent.com How to Set Up and Adjust Your Knee Walker

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1 KneeWalkersForRent.com How to Set Up and Adjust Your Knee Walker The Knee Walker comes out of the box in two sections the body and handlebar. Insert the Handlebar section into the body. Line up the two Yellow Arrows. Using your thumb and forefinger, slide the Plastic Thumb Latch upwards, about 1/4

Now bend the latch towards the left all the way it is

the bolt is clear of the handlebar shaft.

all the way towards the right, as it is hinged and it will lay on

with the Knee Walker to tighten the bolt and secure the handlebar

If the handlebars are not straight, loosen the bold, readjust, and

2 Now bend the latch towards the left all the way it is spring-loaded notice that you need to bend it all the way until the bolt is clear of the handlebar shaft. With the latch all the way down, you can now bend the handlebar all the way towards the right, as it is hinged and it will lay on the ground Now you can use the 6-mm Hex Key tool that is supplied with the Knee Walker to tighten the bolt and secure the handlebar section to the body. If the handlebars are not straight, loosen the bold, readjust, and then re-tighten the bolt. The Yellow Arrows are merely a general guideline, you may need to adjust a little to the right or left to achieve straight handlebars.

How To Adjust The Brakes On Your Knee Walker Sometimes the brakes are adjusted too tightly and the rear

brake handles. These photos will show you how to make simple adjustments to loosen or tighten the brakes.

turn this lock -nut to the highest position you might have to use pliers if it is tight, Turning this

3 How To Adjust The Brakes On Your Knee Walker Sometimes the brakes are adjusted too tightly and the rear wheels will not turnm, and sometimes the brakes are adjusted too loosely and there is too much play in the brake handles. These photos will show you how to make simple adjustments to loosen or tighten the brakes. First, make sure the lock-nut is in the UPPER position, not locked to the lower part of the mechanism First, turn this lock -nut to the highest position you might have to use pliers if it is tight, Turning this counter-clockwise (UP) will tighten the brakes. Turning it clockwise (DOWN) will loosen the brakes. You may have to use pliers

Walkers with the brakes too tight, and the wheels rub the brake chock when the brakes are not engaged.

If your brakes are too tight, these photos will show you how to easily make an adjustment.

4 KneeWalkersForRent.com How to Adjust the Brakes on a Drive Medical Knee Walker Sometimes the factory ships the Knee Walkers with the brakes too tight, and the wheels rub the brake chock when the brakes are not engaged. At other times, due to use and wear, the brakes might need an adjustment. If your brakes are too tight, these photos will show you how to easily make an adjustment. Find the Phillips-head-adjustment screw located under the rubber boot at the rear tires in the adjustment area. Loosen the screw, and adjust the brake chock so that it is about 1/8 inch away from the tire, by gently using the hand brake and then then tightening the screw to hold the cable in place. Hand Brake Adjustment area Brake is too tight Adjustment Screw Properly Adjusted Brake KneeWalkersForRent.com

5 lifetime limited warranty Your Drive brand product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser. This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to shipment. This Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to the consumer of years of dependable service. steerable knee walker This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or negligence, or normal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to non-durable components, such as rubber accessories, casters, and grips, which are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement. If you have a question about your Drive device or this warranty, please contact an authorized Drive dealer. EU Authorized Representative Drive International, LLC Globe Lane - Stockport DUKINFIELD SK16 4RE, GB 2006 Medical Depot, Inc. All rights reserved. Drive is a trademark of Medical Depot, Inc. Port Washington N.Y USA Made in China

6 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENT: - Before using the Knee Walker, you should be trained by a healthcare professional or dealer. - Engage the lock and practice bending, reaching and transfers on and off the Knee Walker. DO NOT use the Knee Walker by yourself until you have been properly trained, you have practiced with someone and you feel confident you can maneuver by yourself. - The use of the Knee Walker is individual to the person. You should develop your own methods for use based on your personal level of function and ability. - NEVER attempt a maneuver that has not been practiced. - Be aware of your surroundings when operating the Knee Walker. Look for hazards and avoid them. Handgrip operating the knee walker The Drive Knee Walker is a mobility device that provides strength and comfort to anyone who may have an injury below the knee. It allows an even distribution of body weight by supporting half of the weight on the device and the other half on the non-injured leg. The device has a cushioned platform to support both the injured leg and ankle to make certain that no weight will be placed on the lower leg. The device is designed for easy steering and stopping. Brakes are also featured on this device for controlled movement and safety. - Placement of injured leg on bench should be centered side to side and positioned forward to cover the full length of bench. - With injured leg on bench, stand as straight as possible (adjust the height of the Knee Walker as necessary). Hand Brake Handle Height Lock Tab Seat - With injured foot pointing down, the propulsion leg should be maintained as close as possible to the bench. Tiller Lock Lever - While on your toes, start out with small steps with propulsion leg. Concentrate on keeping that leg next to the bench. With practice, you should be able to move forward without deviating to the opposite side. Seat Lock Knob Brake

7 assembly instructions 4. Straighten tiller to the upright position. Slide second screw into receptacle (figure 3) 1. Remove contents from carton. 2. Insert front tiller into front of frame (figure 1). figure 3 5. Secure scew and tiller in place by pushing locking handle against the side of the tiller (figure 4). figure 1 3. Once tiller is in place and handles are aligned correctly with the wheels, tighten the screw (figure 2) using an allen key by turning clockwise. figure 4 figure 2 6. Insert seat post into seat receptacle on frame. Set to desired height and secure in place by inserting thumb screw and turning clockwise until tight.

8 using the hand brake Do not use the Knee Walker if the brake system is not working properly. - The Knee Walker s brake is similar to a bicycle and also has a locking feature. - To use the brake, simply pull the lever with your finger tips toward the handle bar. - To lock the brake, pull the brake lever towards the handlebar and push down spring loaded push button (located on top of brake). When done correctly, push button with remain down and brake lever will be locked in place. Repeat for other brake. - To release brake, simply pull lever towards the handle bar. Push pin will pop upautomatically. adjusting the hand brake adjusting handle height To adjust the handle height, release the lock tab on the collar and adjust the handle to the desired height. Push the lock tab back to tighten. adjusting seat height To adjust the seat height, turn the adjustment knob located under seat counterclockwise until free of frame. Set seat to desired height and return adjustment knob. Turn clockwise to tighten. to fold tiller To fold the tiller down, pull the bottom lock lever away from the knee walker until the lock is disengaged. While holding the lock lever in the down position, fold the tiller down until it rests on the knee pad. - For minor adjustment the brake adjuster located on the handbrake can be turned out from the hand brake countercockwise to tighten the brake, or clockwise to loosen the brake. Keep the cable adjuster nut against the hand brake. - If further adjustment is required, apply the same method of adjustment at the lower cable adjuster. - As you adjust the cable adjuster and the adjuster nut away from each other the brakes will tighten, and as you adjust them closer the brakes will loosen.

STRINGING MACHINE OWNER'S MANUAL. Copyright 1998 GAMMA Sports - All Rights Reserved

6002 STRINGING MACHINE OWNER'S MANUAL Issue 3 - June 20, 1998 Copyright 1998 GAMMA Sports - All Rights Reserved 6002 OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1... WARRANTY PAGE 2... FEATURES PAGE 3... ASSEMBLY