Yamaha NAVIGO - Practicing Basic Operations

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4.7. Practicing Basic Operations
(1) Practice the basic operations on a safe, large, level ground.
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In the beginning, adjust the maximum speed to a slow speed and learn how to use the joy-
stick.
• Tilt the joystick in the direction you want to go.
• Move the joystick slowly.
Basic Operations 1
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With the maximum speed set to a slow speed, learn the feel of joystick operation.
• To go slowly, tilt the joystick slightly.
• To go fast, tilt the joystick further.
• To stop, move the joystick back to original position.
• When you return the joystick to the center position, and the wheelchair stops.
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Try moving in the following manners.
■Forwardandstop ■Backwards
• Familiarize your-
self with the
handling and
performance
characteristics of
backward travel.
• Check behind
you for safety.
■Turns
• Make turns on a
single spot.
• Practice turning
right and left.
■S-shapedcurves
• Practice until you can travel in
the desired direction.
• Learn the feel of speed and
timing when making turns.
■Avoidobstructions
• Practice avoiding ob-
structions.
• Stop before reaching
the obstruction.
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Adjust the maximum speed to medium and fast speeds, and practice in the same way.
NOTICE
● Ifthereisanassistant,usecautiontopreventcollidingintohimorherwhenmovingback-
ward.