I was about to purchase this chair until I saw a comment indicating it has to be pushed. Is that true?
164914
Yes,it is designed to operate best with someone pushing the chair. The person sitting in the chair might be able to move by walking/pulling with their feet, but the wheels are not big enough for the person sitting in the chair to use to propel the chair like you could in a regular wheel chair.
164915
This is a transport chair with 4 wheels small, like the hwhee chairs that have large wheels . the passenger in the chair to must be pushed by a person.
164916
Hi Verna, Thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical FW19BL Fly-Weight Transport Chair. This transport chair does need to be pushed as it does not have the large wheels in the back to self propel. A transport chairs purpose is to be easy to maneuver and light weight. If you are looking for a chair that does not need to be pushed a wheel chair is probably more what you are looking for.
1181334
Yes. It is important to make the clamps very tight. The chair must not be able to move at all.
658247
You have to manually push it down. But I assume you have already tried that and it didn't work.
89838
Hello! NO. They said YOU Have to call for it. I must DO That soon just to Have it. BUT YOU will Love The seat a LOT! It's a very Nice one. Our Grand son is 2 years and He Love to get in it. It's made so well. We got The Green one. Well, Take Care
1472009
Interestingly enough, I believe I have the same issue. My chair arrived and, after some close examination, I realize that the mechanism inside the hydraulic lift was missing. This may sound silly but, considering that the chair was the perfect time for my counter, I just let it be. I believe there is something salty with the chairs.
976001
It requires quite a bit of weight to push down after the lever has been pulled up. I have to sit on it and then pull the lever.
2130350
I have to punch this chair from underneath the seat to budge the joints of the chair so i can get it closed. Its a sturdy chair. This is its main fault. Closing it up is a work out.
1742259
This seems to be a major issue. I have read several reviews of owners who have been unable to contact the manufacturer. This is the reason I am avoiding this chair.
586629
There is a tab on the right side of the chair.....when you pull it the leg rest comes up. You manually push the leg rest back down using your legs. Also, the chair is a bit on the small side! I would check the dimensions before ordering!
2067288
I just pushed it in. There is some resistance which makes you feel like it is not supposed to be forced in but a hard push should do.
767933
If it works properly, it can be pushed into place. If not, it is defective.
2060754
No. It must be pushed. However, it's fairly light weight and with the blade set at an appropriate height, it's not hard to do.
2126334
You need to have access to a custom pusher. I've had a hell of a time trying to find a shop that has the equipment to do the job. I would suggest asking around to find someone to do it for you before buying
2209014
I don't quite agree with the 7/21 answer from JL. While the chair isn't bad, I dislike having to constantly reseat myself because the spring-loaded chair back keeps pushing me forward. Also be aware that their shipping packaging is, in a word, terrible. I have yet to recieve the correct part that was broken in shipping and have given up.
329447
I purchased this for my mom and it is a transport chair. If u cannot put weight on your foot, I don't think you can push the chair forward.
6992
It would be much too hard for a 90 year old to push the chair back in. You have to use your legs to push the foot rest back in once it's extended. It's hard for me and I'm in my 30's.
2029593
You have to push back hard to make it rock. I don't like it to rock anyway because it is not good for my bad back. The chair is very comfortable and has good back support to help your posture.