BDA Tomtar TOKIN Version 1.1. 13.01.14 33
Independent moving and applying the brakes
Practice safe handling of your new wheelchair on a flat surface with
the assistance of an aide, until you get accustomed to it. You may
only participate in public traffic with sufficient travelling experience.
Be especially careful when moving on inclined surfaces and when
overcoming obstacles.
To slow down, let the push rim glide between your thumb and
bent index finger and slow it down with a tightening grip until the
wheelchair comes to a stop.
To steer the wheelchair into a left and right direction, slow down the
push rim on that side you would like to direct it.
To turn the wheelchair on the spot, one hand pushes forward, while
at the same time the other hand pushes backwards.
Caution!
When moving the wheelchair, make sure that you do not
touch the top of the tyre with your thumb.
Danger of getting jammed between tyre and sidepanel!
The wheelchair is set in
motion and
slowed down via the
push rim.
To move the wheelchair
ahead, put your hand
on the push rim,
whereas only your
thumb and bent index
finger touch the push
rim.
The other fingers are
closed to a fist.
