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T.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL:
1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction.
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
• Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.
• Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
3. Always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side.
4. Lean or press your body uphill.This will help adjust for a change in the center of balance caused by the slope. (Fig. 1)
5. Keep your chair moving at a slow, steady speed. Keep control over the chair at all times.
• On a descent, do not let your chair accelerate beyond its normal speed.
• If the chair picks up speed, center the joystick to slow down or stop.
Note: The solid state controller of your chair has a logic system that will help control your speed when driving on a slope or up hill.
• If you stop,
6. Never use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair.This is likely to cause the chair to veer out of control.
Fig. 1
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