SECTION
When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop smoothly.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1.Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 32.
2.Adjust speed. Refer to Adjusting the Speed on page 35.
3.Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
MOVEMENT | ACTION |
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FORWARD | Push forward on the joystick. |
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REVERSE | Pull back on the joystick. |
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Turn RIGHT | Move the joystick RIGHT. |
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Turn LEFT | Move the joystick LEFT. |
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STOP | Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down. |
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M50 and M51 Wheelchairs Manufactured Before 8/15/05
M50/M51 Wheelchairs Manufactured After 8/14/05 and
All M61 Wheelchairs
To Move
To Move Left | To Move |
Joystick | Forward |
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To Move
Backward
To Move
Right
Forward
To Move Left
Joystick
To Move
Right
To Move
Backward
NOTE: SPJ+ w/ACC joystick shown. SPJ+ joystick works the same way.
FIGURE 4.3 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair
Pronto® Series | 34 | Part No. 1125075 |
