Harbor Freight Tools 68055 Product manual

Specifications
Max. User Weight 250 lb.
Adjustable Length 33" to 37"
Important Safety Information
1. Do not exceed 250 lb. max. user weight. Do not use this Cane
if you weigh more than 250 lb. The Cane is designed to provide ambulatory support and increased stability while walking. Do not use the Cane to support the user’s total weight.
2. Contact a health-care professional before setup and/or use of Cane.
3. Use as intended only. Do not use Cane for rock or mountain climbing.
4. Unfold completely before use.
5. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged. Check the tip for rips, tears or wear. If any of these conditions are present, replace tip immediately. A worn tip can lead to slipping and serious personal injury.
6. Do not place the Cane too far ahead of you during use.
7. Wear sturdy low-heel shoes with nonskid soles to help prevent falls and increase stability and balance. Do not wear slippers or sandals.
8. Wear proper footwear in winter climates. The Cane will not prevent slipping on ice or snow.
9. Do not use on escalators, revolving doors or wet floors and sidewalks.
10. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this item.
11. Place and plant Cane firmly on ground before taking a step.
12. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
13. WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
14. The information in this manual
is provided for reference only. Have your health-care professional assist you in sizing your cane and provide guidance on usage tailored to your situation. An improperly sized cane may cause discomfort or injury instead of relieving or preventing it.
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Sizing Instructions
1. Put on your usual walking shoes. Stand as naturally upright as possible. Let your arms hang to your sides, keeping a natural slight bend at the elbow.
2. Have someone measure the distance between the crease in your wrist (on same side as your ‘good’ leg) and the floor.
CAUTION! Cane can spring open suddenly, causing injury. Use caution when removing from case and unfolding.
3. Unfold the Cane, making sure each section nests fully within the next.
4. Turn the Lock Ring (located under the Lock Button) to the left.
5. Press in the Lock Button and adjust Cane to your wrist height, making sure the Lock Button clicks.
6. Turn the Lock Ring to the right to lock the height in place.
Walking
Lock
Button
Lock
Ring
CAUTION! Cane can spring open
suddenly, causing injury. Use caution when removing from case and unfolding.
1. Unfold the Cane, making sure each section nests fully within the next.
2. Check the Cane’s rubber tip to verify
3. To start walking, place the cane a small stride ahead and to the outside of your good leg.
4. Swing the Cane and your impaired leg forward at the same time.
5. Finish the step using your good leg.
that it is tight and secure before use.
Climbing Stairs “Up with the good (leg).”
1. Grasp the stairway’s handrail with your free hand.
2. Step up on your good leg first, using your cane firmly planted to provide stability.
3. Then, step up on the impaired leg and the cane.
Going Down Stairs “Down with the bad (leg).”
1. Grasp the stairway’s handrail with your free hand.
2. Put your cane on the step first.
3. Then step with your impaired leg.
4. Finally, step with the good leg, which carries your body weight.
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Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Replacement parts are not available for this product.
Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353
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