Basic Driving; Dismounting; In Control Through The Tight Spots - Ranger Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Ranger Wheelchairs Owner's Manual
If the force required to move the brake lever exceeds 60N, apply forward
pressure to the wheelchair to help release any potential gear binding. The
lever should be able to move the in and out of freewheel with minimal force.

Basic Driving

Make sure you are properly seated on the wheelchair. Ensure that the Speed
Control Dial is turned to slow.
Pull or push on the joystick, as described earlier. You will gently accelerate.
Release the joystick and you will gently stop. Practice these two basic
functions until you get used to them.
Steering the wheelchair is easy and logical. Just move your joystick in which
ever direction and the wheelchair will follow. Just be sure to remember to give
wide clearance when turning. Try to avoid making rapid turns, instead make
an exaggerated wide arc around the obstacle.
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning
around, stop, turn the speed dial to slow and gently move the joystick in the
direction you wish to travel. After trying this several times you will gain
confidence in the fact that the wheelchair will move gently, and with complete
stability.
Backing up requires attention. Be sure your Speed Control Dial is turned to
slow before you back up. Pull the joystick towards you and remember that
the wheelchair will move in the direction you point the joystick. Practice is
required here.
Going up and down ramps and hills is now simple. To stop, simply release your
joystick. Because of the power of the wheelchair you are able to keep your
speed control turned down low so that you have total control going up or down
an incline, ramp or curb.

Dismounting

Stop the wheelchair in a nice flat location with enough room around for you
to comfortably dismount. Turn the power off by depressing the on/off button.
The light inside the button should go out. Now you are ready to dismount.

In Control through the Tight Spots

Chances are good that when you start really using your Ranger you will meet
some obstacles that will require some practice to drive through smoothly.
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