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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
9.4 Driving the Powerchair
You must exercise awareness, caution, care, and common sense when operating your powerchair. Always keep in
mind your own limitations and substance use. Users may encounter difficult manoeuvring situations such as narrow
doorways, travelling up and down ramps, cornering, and travelling on uneven terrain. Be sure to lower the speed, take
your time, and carefully manoeuvre the powerchair.
For your safety, fasten the safety belt before you drive the powerchair.
• Never use your powerchair while tired, smoking, under the influence of alcohol or other mind-alte-
ring substances. Be aware of precautions, warnings, and safety issues when taking prescribed or
over-the-counter drugs before driving.
Warning
• If there is a history of active seizures in the last 6 months, clearance should be obtained from a neu-
rologist that the patient's seizures do not prohibit safe use of a motorised device.
• When operating the powerchair, the occupant is expected to be positioned appropriately in the
seat, with their feet inboard of the footrest at all times, and limbs clear of moving parts to prevent
entrapment. Never reach, lean or bend when driving the powerchair.
• Always make sure the power is off, with the powerchair and backrest fully unfolded before getting
on / off the powerchair.
• Carers should keep clear once the powerchair is powered on. Do not operate the controls while
anyone is entering or leaving the powerchair – a hazard may be introduced.
• Do not let children play near or operate the powerchair.
• Keep your feet on the footrest at all times during operation. Do not stand on the footrest.
• Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts while driving. Be aware of loose-fitting clothes
that can become caught in the drive wheels.
• Always reduce your speed and maintain a stable centre of gravity when turning corners.
Always check the AirFold Powerchair is free of obstructions beforeuse.
Caution
9.5 Steps, Kerbs & Fixed Obstacles
Use extreme caution when operating your powerchair near kerbs, porches, stairs, escalators, drop-offs, unprotected
ledges, and raised areas. Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the powerchair is perpendicular to the obstacle.
To manoeuvre up a fixed obstacle – Increase the forward speed until the powerchair has cleared the obstacle, and
then you may reduce the speed or return the joystick to neutral.
To manoeuvre down a fixed obstacle – Reduce the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with
the obstacle and remain at the reduced speed until powerchair has cleared the obstacle, then you may increase the
forward speed.
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