13.4
Controlling the power wheelchair, directions of travel
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The power wheelchair is controlled via the joystick on the
control panel.
The following basic control options are available if you put the joystick
into the position below:
Joystick forwards → The power wheelchair travels forwards.
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Joystick left or right → The power wheelchair changes the direction
of travel in accordance with the position selected.
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Joystick backwards → The power wheelchair travels backwards.
Joystick in neutral position (middle) → The brakes are active, the
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wheelchair does not travel.
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Do not carry out any sudden movements (driving commands)
on the joystick in order to avoid unwanted movements of the
power wheelchair!
L
First, practice controlling the wheelchair on safe and accessible
terrain.
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Fig. 30: Joystick
Driving with the power wheelchair