Driving The Wheelchair - Sunrise Medical Quickie Puma 40 User Manual

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Puma 40
Sideways transfer
Removing the armrest assembly (fi gure 8)
1. Tip (A) downwards.
2. Remove (B).
Folding back the armrest assembly (fi gure 9)
1. Press (A).
2. Fold (B) to the rear.
Caution!
Remove the tray before folding back the
armrest.

4.4 Driving the wheelchair

Note!
Bear in mind that other road users may not
always notice you.
Observe the traffi c regulations in force.
Avoid out-of-the-way routes so that help can
be found quickly when needed.
Adjust your driving style and speed to the
circumstances.
Electric wheelchairs are driven by means of a
controller. There is a separate user manual for
the controller and this was included with this
wheelchair (
Controller).
1. Switch on the controller.
2. Set the maximum speed limit.
3. Move the joystick in the direction in which
you would like to go.
4. Moving the joystick even further forwards will
cause the wheelchair to drive faster.
Curves
Note!
Never take curves at full speed. Decrease
your speed before taking a curve.
Use the indicators when changing direction.
Braking/Emergency stop
To brake, move the joystick to the neutral
position or release completely. The wheelchair
will then brake automatically. Pull the joystick
2
B
A
B
1
2
1
A
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