Golden Compass Sport GP605 CC Owner's Manual page 5

Compass Sport Owner's Manual – Model # GP605 CC, GP605 SS
DRIVING ON AN INCLINE
Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
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ramps.
Try to keep your Compass Sport
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to a stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.
Always climb or descend a gradient by driving straight up or straight down the face
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of the slope.
Do not traverse or drive across the face of a gradient.
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Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet
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grass, leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material.
Do not back down an incline.
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Do not try to descend or climb an incline that is greater than the maximum incline
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stated in the specifications section of this manual.
move faster than you feel is safe, gently release the joystick and allow your
Compass Sport
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your power chair, adjust the speed control to a lower setting, then push the
joystick forward and continue safely down the remainder of the slope.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Compass Sport
SAFETY
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If, while you are driving down a slope, your chair starts to
to come to a stop. When you feel that you again have control of
moving when climbing an incline. If you do come
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