Drive Medical walking stick User manual

walking stick
www.drivemedical.co.uk
Drive Medical Ltd
Ainley’s Industrial Estate, Elland,
West Yorkshire, GB
www.drivemedical.co.uk
HX5 9JP
warranty details
Your Drive branded product is warranted to be
free of defects in materials and workmanship for
one year from date of purchase.
This device was builo exacting standards and
carefully inspected prior to shipment. This
warranty is an expression of our e in the
materials and workmanship of our products and
our assurance to the customer.
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty,
we will at our option supply parts or replace the
device.
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,
castors and grips, which are subjeco normal
wear and need periodic replacement.
If you have any queries or require full warranty
conditions, please contact your Drive stockist.

safety precautions
Apply the following precautions before use:
Ensure the brass push buttons have securely
locked the leg in position
Do not exceed the weight limit of 127kg (20 stone)
Ensure the ferrules have sufficient grip and
beware of slippy surfaces such as wet floors, wet
leaves, etc. Remove or be aware of any obstacles
on the floor or in your path.
Inspect the walking stick regularly for signs of
damage or wear (see care and maintenance
section)
Use a chair with high seat and arms to help you sit
down and raise up.
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height adjustment
The height of the walking stick handgrip and cuff
should be adjusted to suit each user for safety and
comfort.
To adjust the height:
1. Push in the brass buttons (as
shown in the diagram).
2. Extend or retract the leg to
the required height.
3. When this height is reached,
release the button but carry on
adjusting the section until the
buttons lock in position.
safety precautions
care and maintenance
The walking stick should be regularly inspected
for signs of damage or wear and tear. Check for:
Damage to tubing, including any bends or crack
at the tube joints.
Worn or loose brass push buttons or elongated
holes.
Loose or worn handgrips.
Smooth, worn or split ferrules. Replacement
Ferrules are available from Drive Medical. The
product code is FER22.
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specification
The weight limit for all walkers is 127kg
(20 stone). The stick is constructed from
lightweight aluminium with PVC handgrip and
rubber ferrule.
The height of the handgrip is 710 - 965mm.
using the walking stick
Hold the walking stick in the opposite hand to your
affected leg. Place the walking stick on the ground
as your affected leg steps down. This allows you to
transfer some of the pressure from the leg to the
walking stick.
Ask your health professional for advice about other
applications (e.g. Aiding you using a seat)
Note: All recommendations contained herein
should be checked with your health professional
(such as occupational therapist or
physiotherapist) before use.