While Driving - Drive Medical Geo Owner's Manual

6. Check the joystick lever to ensure it operates correctly.
7. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly.
Warning!
Do not set in the freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.
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Always re-engage the anti-freewheel device before use. Fail to do so may result in injury.
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To protect your safety, the power will automatically cut off and electromagnetic brake system will
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activate while driving down a steep gradient. This will limit the speed to a safe level. Turn the power
on again to re-start your power chair.
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Maximum User Weight Limit
Refer to section titled "MAX. LOAD WEIGHT in "8. SPECIFICATION ". Overloading past
The weight limit may lead to damage of your power chair or cause it to malfunction and will
endanger your own safety. The warranty does not cover this type of damage.
Attention
1. Avoid putting all of your weight on the footrest. This may cause the power chair to tip. Possibly
resulting in injury.
2. Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and possible
risk of accident and injury.
3. Do not set to the higher speeds while driving indoors.
4. Do not adjust the speed dial while driving; a sudden change in speed may cause danger to you and
others, and may damage your power chair.
5. Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the controller as this could affect the safe operation of
your power chair.
6. Demons while driving in heavy traffic or in crowded areas.
7. While backing up the power wheelchair, be aware of people or objects behind you.
■ Stopping
Release the joystick control lever completely. The power chair will come to a stop.
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Turn the power switch to (OFF). Remove the key.
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■ Driving on the pavement
Ensure the speed limit switch is set to the slowest setting when using the power chair. This will limit
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the power wheelchair to a maximum speed of 3.5mph.
2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E
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