When you start using your Luggie you will meet some
obstacles that will require some practice to drive through
smoothly.
Here are some common problems, with tips that will help
you master them quickly. You will soon be in control through
doors and up and down ramps with surprising ease by
following these tips.
Approach an unfamiliar door slowly, sizing it up. Does it
have a knob or push bar? Does it open toward you or away?
Think in terms of using the power of the Luggie to
do the work for you! You need not strain.
Hold the doorknob or bar in one hand and apply power with
the other hand. (Remember that you can drive forwards by
using your left thumb to move the wig-wag lever towards
you.) If the door is self closing, you can go through, allowing
the door to close behind you, if you go quickly enough. If
not, just stop when you're clear of the door and push it
closed.
If the door opens toward you, hold the knob or bar with one
hand and gently let the reverse power do the work. When the
door is open wide enough, go ahead quickly, leaving the
hand on the door to keep it free of the Scooter and letting go
as you pass the doorjamb. It is an easy technique. Practice
makes perfect. Remember - your Luggie can do the
work without wearing you out!
Going through doors, with the back wheels: If you're not
moving, your rear wheel is probably caught. Reverse and try
again. Take your time - relax - enjoy yourself.
More and more buildings have ramps for wheelchair access.
Some have a change of direction in the middle, and good
cornering is required.
Make a wide manoeuvre with your front wheel around tight
corners, so that your back wheels follow a wide arc to stay
clear of the corner.
If you stop while facing uphill, the automatic parking brake
will hold you safe. To start again, slowly push the forward
direction lever, the parking brake will release and you will
start to move.
When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward,
( Fig 10,Fig11 ,page 15 ). This moves the centre of gravity
of your Luggie towards the front of the Scooter for improved
stability.
CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS
CONTROL THROUGH DOORS
CONTROL ON AN INCLINE
CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS
CONTROL ON AN INCLINE
Luggie
Luggie
CONTROL THROUGH DOORS
Luggie
Luggie
Warning :
Warning :
Warning :
Warning:
If you are not an accomplished outdoors mobility
product driver, we strongly recommend that you first
practice in an open area, free from traffic and preferably
with an attendant who can assist you.
Next, switch on (The battery state indicator will move and
the status light will illuminate).
Gently press the right thumb control lever ( Fig 8, page 8 )
to start you in a forward direction. To stop simply release
the lever, the brakes will be automatically applied.
Please take care not to have your thumb on the
forward/reverse control lever when you switch 'on' your
Luggie; this will result in your machine going into a
fault mode. Switch 'off' then 'on' again to clear the fault.
If your Luggie has been adapted for left
hand, forward operation then this procedure will be
reversed: i.e. pressing with the left thumb for forward
direction and the right thumb for reverse direction.
DISMOUNTING
LEARNING TO GET ABOUT
REMEMBER :
that a back wheel will go off the pavement, causing a stability
problem. Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated
wide arc around the obstacle.
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway
or when turning around, stop, turn the handlebars to where
you want to go, then apply the power gently. This will make
the Luggie turn sharply. It will still go gently, and with
complete stability. Practice in an open area, until you are
Proficient. Reversing requires attention ( Fig 8,page 8 ).
Remember, when you reverse you have to steer in the
opposite direction to the way you want to go. Practice is
required here, again use that open space. Please note as a
safety requirement reverse speed is half of forward speed.
Note: If your Luggie is set up for left forward driving the
afore mentioned description is reversed.
If it is a tight turn, turn your steering column
before applying power. Steer wide of all corners and obstacles,
please move slowly and with care.
Do not switch off when your Luggie is in motion,
failure to observe this warning may irreparably damage the
main electronic speed control unit or drive transmission.
Always first slow your Luggie down to a stationery position
before you switch your Scooter off.
Warning :
Warning :
Warning :
Warning:
Luggie
Luggie
DISMOUNTING
REMEMBER :
that a back wheel will go off the pavement, causing a stability
problem. Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated
wide arc around the obstacle.
LEARNING TO GET ABOUT
Luggie
Luggie
Do not switch off when your Luggie is in motion,
failure to observe this warning may irreparably damage the
main electronic speed control unit or drive transmission.
Always first slow your Luggie down to a stationery position
before you switch your Scooter off.
LEARNING TO GET ABOUT
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