How to use your rolling walker
How to open
1. Hold the walker upright and rest it on the rear wheels.
2. Hold both handles and squeeze the handbrakes.
3. Push down and forward on both handles until all four wheels are touching the ground.
4. Push down on the bottom of the bag until the folding crossbar is fully engaged.
How to fold
1. Swivel the padded seat up and gently pull up on the folding strap until the walker is in the folded
position.
Determining the correct handle height
Stand upright behind the walker with your arms hanging at your side and both feet in
line with the rear wheels.
Adjust the height of the handles so that they are even with your wrists. This should
create a 20 to 30 degree bend in the elbow when using the walker (image 10).
How to walk with a rolling walker (image 11)
1. Hold the handles with your fingers resting around the handbrake in the squeezing
position. This position will allow you to quickly stop the walker or control your speed
if necessary by squeezing the handbrake.
2. Roll your walker slowly forward so that the rear wheels are a few inches
ahead of your body.
3. Step forward and place one foot in line with the rear wheels.
4. Maintaining a steady roll forward, place your other foot in line with the
rear wheels.
5. Determine a pace that is comfortable and allows you to place each step
in line with the rear wheels.
How to sit with a rolling walker
1. Lock the brakes by pushing down on the brake handles until it locks in
the downward position.
2. Test the walker before sitting down to make sure that it will not roll.
3. Use the handles to stabilize your body as you turn around.
4. Before sitting, touch the back of your legs to the edge of the seat to ensure proper positioning of the
walker.
5. Holding the handles, slowly lower your body onto the seat.
To Prevent Tipping Over when Sitting
Distribute weight evenly on the seat. DO NOT lean on one side of the walker.
Both feet should rest flat on the ground.
DO NOT support your full body weight on the handles when attempting to sit down.
How to use handbrakes
Walkers with locking handbrakes
To use:
1. Squeeze handbrake to stop the walker or control your walking speed.
To lock/unlock:
1. Push down on the brake handles (image 14).
2. The handles will lock into a downward position when properly engaged.
3. Pull up on brake handles to unlock.
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