SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

3. Move the joystick in the following manner:

MOVEMENT

ACTION

 

 

FORWARD

Push forward on the joystick.

 

 

REVERSE

Pull back on the joystick.

 

 

Turn RIGHT

Move the joystick RIGHT.

 

 

Turn LEFT

Move the joystick LEFT.

 

 

STOP

Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down.

 

 

NOTE: The joystick MUST be in the NEUTRAL position for an accurate reading of battery charge.

Joystick

To Move

To Move Left

Forward

 

To Move Backward

To Move Right

 

On/Off Button

 

Speed Control Knob

 

FIGURE 5.2 Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair

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