Permobil K450 Owner's Manual page 12

Permobil K450 Owner´s manual
Safety Instructions
NOTE
Operation - Inclines
When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution.
Driving down an incline in a front wheel drive wheelchair 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 diffi-
cult 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 wheel-
chair will not maneuver safely.
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Safety rules