Permobil Koala Owner's Manual page 22

Owner´s manual Koala
5. The speed of the wheelchair can be adjusted continuously by moving the
joystick different distances forwards or backwards. The Permobil's electro-
nics enable you to move at crawl speed over edges. You drive up to the
edge and then carefully drive over it. When driving down an obstacle or
down a steep slope, you must drive slowly and brake gently. The maximum
speed should be set to low. You can brake gently by pulling the joystick
back to a position within the neutral area. When your speed reduces, you
can let go of the joystick completely.
NB The wheelchair will operate at reduced speed when the seat is raised.
You can only use full speed if the seat is in its lowest position.
Steering
Move the joystick to one side or the other while travelling forwards or backwards
to turn the wheelchair in the desired direction.
Turning to the left
Fig. 21 Turning
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Turning to the right
Handling