6.8
Adjust the handle
For climbing stairs or driving on slopes, comfortably and safely, adjust the
height of the handle
approximately to the level of the operator's shoulders.
Release the tightening knob
counter clockwise and adjust the handle as
desired.
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After adjusting the handle, always make sure that it is securely faste-
ned.
6.9
Tilting the stair climbing system
To drive on slopes or to climb stairs you must tilt the s-max, which can be
done easily by means of the climber.
1.
Turn on the s-max by pressing the ON/OFF switch.
2.
Press the UP/DOWN switch direction DOWN until the climber lifts
the main wheels at least 1-2 cm off the floor.
3.
Put your foot on the power unit’s housing and tilt the s-max slightly
toward you until you feel that the device is balanced.
4.
The s-max is balanced if you feel neither pull nor push in the handle.
5.
In order to drive on level ground, the climber must be pulled in enti-
rely.
If you tilt the s-max further, or too much, the safety brakes engage and the
s-max can't be moved forward any more.
6.10
Operation on a slope
To drive on a slope, make sure the handle is adjusted appropriately (see
chapter 3.4 and 6.8). Now tilt the s-max slightly backwards (see chapter
6.9) and pull in the climber entirely.
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For safety reasons we recommend you to ask another person to assist
when driving on a slope.
6.10.1 Downhill
Drive forward to the edge of the slope. In order to slow down you need to tilt
the s-max a bit more, so that the safety brakes are activated.
6.10.2 Uphill
Please drive backwards up a slope. In order to slow down you need to tilt the
s-max a bit more, so that the safety brakes are activated.
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