Karma KP-10.3, Owner'S Manual

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5.3 Driving Speed
You can choose between 1 to 5 orange dots in the speed indicator, with 5
being the maximum speed. Please refer to "Max. Speed" in section 10.
SPECIFICATIONS.
Speed Scale Speed Equivalencies and Recommended Circumstances
1-2
Speed equivalent to walking slowly on foot
On an decline
Driving indoors or in a narrow space
3-4
Equivalent to walking at a normal speed
Driving outdoors on flat ground
5
Speed equivalent to a brisk walk
Driving in an open space
On an incline
WARNING
●Please slow down before you get used to control your powered
wheelchair.
●Please slow down your speed when indoor.
5.4 Forward, Reverse and Braking
5.4.1 Release the joystick and the electromagnetic brake will stop the vehicle
5.4.2 Come to a complete stop before turning the power
OFF.
5.4.3 Push forward on the joystick to make the wheelchair
move forward. (See the figure at the right)
5.4.4 Pull back on the joystick for the wheelchair to move
backward.
5.4.5 Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down, the
electromagnetic brake will be activated to stop the wheelchair.
5.4.7 Come to a complete stop before turning the power OFF.
WARNING
●The stopping distance will vary with your forward/reverse speed.
Therefore, please gradually slow down and come toa complete stop
well before any obstacles or danger.
●To park the wheelchair, be sure to park on flat ground and then turn the