Invacare Pronto M71 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual page 32

SECTION 11—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly
as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to
utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop
smoothly.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1. Adjust speed control knob to the appropriate setting.
2. Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 31.
3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
MOVEMENT
FORWARD Push joystick forward, towards
the front of the wheelchair.
REVERSE Pull joystick back, towards the
rear of the wheelchair.
Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the right
side of the wheelchair.
Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the left side
of the wheelchair.
STOP Release the joystick and the
wheelchair will slow to a stop.
NOTE: For specific information about the joystick installed on the wheelchair, refer to one of these
procedures:
• SPJ+, MK6i SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators on
page 33.
• MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators on page 35.
Pronto® M71™Base with SureStep®
ACTION
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To Move
Left
To Move
Backward
Rear of
Wheelchair
FIGURE 11.2 Using the Joystick to Drive
the Wheelchair
To Move
Forward
Front of
Wheelchair
To Move
Right
Joystick
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