mauser, I cured it by doubling over and putting the padding for the seat and back rest against my back when carrying it. It pushes it far enough away that I don't cut myself anymore, but I still hit the cables now and then. I do it just by folding up the seat and securing it with the little bungy provided, and then sliding the base behind the padding and down into the upper half and securing it together with the strap provided. If that doesn't make any sense PM me and I will try to explain it better.