Further Health and Safety
The Neater Eater should only be used to assist the eating of consumable foods or for
holding safe light objects. Ensure that food is not scalding hot.
Do not attempt to eat large amounts of food in one mouthful as this can lead to choking.
A carer should always be present if there is any risk of choking or any other danger.
Clean all parts before every meal and check there are no cracks or chips. Most plastic
cutlery will crack eventually, ceramic plates can chip creating sharp edges and should be
replaced.
Before each meal, check that the peg on the base of the plate is firmly attached.
Only use attachments supplied by authorized Neater Eater distributors.
Take care not to stick the cutlery in your eye or into the back of your throat.
Ensure all stops are properly adjusted as appropriate before use.
Be careful not to hit the clamps when moving into position to use the Neater Eater.
Wipe the Neater Eater clean after each meal to stop any build up of food which can collect
germs and could also get into and damage the mechanism of the Neater Eater. Ensure
crockery and cutlery are properly cleaned.
Crockery and cutlery provided with the Neater Eater are food safe. Other components may
not be safe to suck or chew.
Side effects of using the Neater Eater may include over-eating, fatigue or muscle build-up
through the exercise involved. Advice should be sought as appropriate e.g.: from a dietician
and a physiotherapist.
Neater Eaters are designed to comply with the essential requirements of the
Medical Devices Directive Class 1 (EC Council Directive 93-52-EEC of 14 June 1993).
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Health and Safety
Read all instructions carefully before use and particularly before
making any adjustments. Incorrect use and adjustment could damage
the Neater Eater and/or make its use dangerous in some way.
The Neater Eater should not be used by people with swallowing
difficulties or who are liable to choke, except under the supervision
of a Speech and Language Therapist.
Ensure the Neater Eater is firmly attached to a sturdy table to avoid
it overbalancing.
People with uncontrolled movements, particularly uncontrolled body
or head movements, should not use hard or sharp cutlery such as
metal spoons or forks.
