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9 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring
User, driving down backwards:
This technique is not recommended
for differences in level of over 10 cm.
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Ensure that the anti-tips are
turned upwards.
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Reverse to the edge of the kerb.
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Reverse carefully down while at
the same time leaning for-
wards.
There is a greater risk of tip-
ping during this manoeuvre.
Be sure to turn the anti-tips
back to the down position.
9:4 Driving technique inclined surface
Please read this important advice for
driving up or downhill carefully to
minimise the risk of tipping.
(!) Avoid turning round in the
middle of a hill.
Always drive as straight up/
down as possible. It is better to
ask for help than to take a risk
on your own.
Uphill driving:
Lean forwards to
correct your centre of balance.
Care giver, driving down backwards:
Ensure that the anti-tips are
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turned upwards.
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Reverse the wheelchair to the
edge of the kerb.
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Drive carefully down the kerb
and reverse the wheelchair on
the rear wheels until the castors
have cleared the obstacle.
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Set down the wheelchair once
again on all four wheels.
Be sure to turn the anti-tips
back to the down position.
Downhill driving:
Lean against
the backrest to correct your centre of
balance. Control your speed using the
handrims, not by means of the brakes!
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