Driving Technique - Permobil K450 Owner's Manual

Permobil K450 Owner´s manual

Driving technique

The control panel's electronics "interpret" the movements of the joystick and
move the wheelchair as intended. For normal driving, the user needs to employ
no complex techniques, which is an advantage if the user is inexperienced. A
good way of starting is quite simply to move the joystick in the direction you want
to go.
However, always remember to drive as gently as possible and to avoid sudden
braking and evasive maneuvers.
TURNING LEFT
NOTE
Do not take the first test drive on your own. The test drive is intended to establish how you and the
wheelchair work together and you may need assistance.
Before driving, check that the brake release lever is in the drive position.
WARNING
Do not just use the joystick as a support. Fast turns and driving on uneven surfaces can interfere
with your ability to handle the wheelchair safely.
If the wheelchair moves in a way that you do not want, RELEASE THE JOYSTICK!
This always makes the wheelchair interrupt the current movement.
DRIVING FORWARDS
DRIVING BACKWARDS
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Operation
TURNING RIGHT