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Instructions on Strapping a Motorized Wheelchair to Lift It

If you are going to lift a motorized wheelchair, you should take precautions, and use moving straps. Moving straps fit around the bottom of the wheelchair and hook onto your forearms. Motorized wheelchairs are awkward to lift because the weight is unevenly displaced, due to the motor. Moving straps will allow you to get better leverage. For safety, you should find a friend to help you.

Things You'll Need

Moving straps

Instructions

- 1
  Cross one of the straps diagonally across the bottom of the chair.
- 2
  Cross the other strap diagonally across the bottom of the wheelchair, so the straps form an X.
- 3
  Stand in front of the wheelchair, and place your forearms though the straps
- 4
  Position your friend on the other side of the wheelchair and have him place his forearms in the straps.
- 5
  Lift the motorized wheel chair off the ground using the straps for leverage.

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