Permobil X850 MiniFlex Owner's Manual page 19

Owner's Manual Permobil X850 MiniFlex
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CAUTION!
Operation - Inclines
When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution. Driving down an incline can shift the
user's center of gravity forward. If the wheelchair rolls faster than you would like, stop the wheelchair by releasing
the joystick and begin descending again at a slower speed.
Avoid sudden stops or starts. Stop by releasing joystick rather than by turning the power off. Turning off power while
the wheelchair is in motion will cause the wheelchair to stop suddenly. Be sure to keep all recommended positioning
belts securely fastened at all times.
When driving up an incline, try to keep moving at a steady speed. Stopping and starting the chair while moving up
an incline makes the wheelchair more difficult to control.
Do not drive up or down slopes with a gradient greater than indicated in the technical specifications section of the
manual. There is a risk that the wheelchair will not maneuver safely.
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WARNING!
Operation - Inclines
Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than indicated in the technical specifications
section of the manual. There is a risk of tipping over.
Do not drive up or down ramps that are not equipped with proper edge protection along the sides of the ramp to
prevent the wheelchair from falling off of the ramp.
When driving up an incline, be sure to drive your wheelchair straight up the incline (perpendicular). Driving at an
angle up an incline increases the risk of tipping or falling. Use extreme caution when driving up an incline.
Do not drive down or up a hazardous incline, such as a surface covered with snow, ice, or wet leaves or a surface
that is uneven. Also avoid driving on ramps that do not have proper edge protection.
Safety instructions
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