Obstacles - Quickie Puma 40 User Manual

14 Use of the wheelchair

4.5 Obstacles

Driving up a kerb
1. Choose the place where the kerb is at its
lowest.
2. Drive straight up to the kerb at a right angle
3. Move the joystick forwards. Drive up the
kerb without changing direction.
4. Maintain speed until all of the wheels are on
the pavement. If mounting the pavement is
lower.
Driving down a kerb
1. Choose the place where the kerb is at its
lowest.
2. Drive straight down the kerb with your front
wheels at a right angle to it.
3. Move the joystick slowly forwards. Drive
down the kerb carefully and as slowly as
possible without changing direction.
Warning!
Never drive down steps or off of obstacles
4.6 Pushing the wheelchair
The wheelchair can also be moved by
pushing. In order to do so, the motors must
be disengaged using a freewheel switch. This
feature was developed for the attendants of
wheelchair users.
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