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SECTION 4
BACKING UP
Use the rear wheels (i.e. like a manual wheelchair) to backup. When backing up, keep
the front wheel straight. The weight of the hand crank may engage the reversing drum
brakes while backing up. Lift the handles up to avoid this problem.
BRAKING
Use the brakes intermittently on your handcycle to bring it to a complete stop. Apply by
pedaling in reverse.
PARKING BRAKE (FIGURE 3)
Before attempting to transfer IN or OUT of the handcycle, every
precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Position the
handcycle on level ground and as close as possible to the object you are
transferring INTO or OUT of. The parking brake of the handcycle MUST
be engaged and the object you are transferring INTO or OUT of MUST
also be secured before attempting any transfer.
1. To ENGAGE the parking brake, squeeze the handle and push the stop button IN
until the handle locks in place.
2. To DISENGAGE the parking brake, squeeze and release the handle.
Handle
Stop Button
STEERING/CORNERING
DO NOT attempt to corner the handcycle at high speeds. This could
result in a fall causing bodily injury and/or damage to the handcycle.
To steer the handcycle, use the hand crank to direct the front fork and wheel assembly
in the direction you intend to go (straight, right, or left). Steering can be done while
rotating the hand crank (pedaling) or coasting. When cornering, it is recommended that
you slow the handcycle, stop pedaling, steer the handcycle and coast through the turn.
Hands should be UP in the crank cycle (between approximately the 11 and 12 o'clock
position).
Excelerator™Series
WARNING
FIGURE 3 - PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
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OPERATION
Part No. 1056188
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