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blacktop. Care should be taken on soft gravel, or dirt, and wet grass, please refer to additional
warnings under “Wet/Slippery Surfaces”
· CAUTION Before you begin to venture outside or away from your home,
practice and master the safety procedures and techniques in-
volved in safe operation of your power wheelchair. Have an
experienced assistant help you before attempting to operate the
power wheelchair alone.
· CAUTION Keep your arms on or inside the armrests and feet on the foot-
plate at all times during operation.
The handling and maneuverability characteristics of mid-wheel drive power wheelchairs are inher-
ently different from rear- or front-wheel drive power wheelchairs. If you have used other types of
wheelchairs, handling and maneuverability differences will be most noticeable when traveling over
rough terrain or when negotiating ramps and slopes. To determine and establish your particular
safety limits, practice use of this product on various sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified
attendent before attempting active use of this power wheelchair.
· WARNING Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio
transmitter while operating your wheelchair.
Using the Joystick Controller
Note: For more information, see the descriptions in the Joystick Controller Options section.
· CAUTION When learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the
wheelchair as slowly as possible by pushing the joystick forward
only slightly.
Weight Limitations
Your power wheelchair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications
table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight
of the user and any accessories mounted to the power wheelchair.