Yamaha NAVIGO, Owner'S Manual

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Basic Operations
Slow Fast
n
To change the direction of movement or
to turn.
• Operate with the
handgrips.
n
To descend a slope
• Descend in re-
verse to avoid the
risk of plunging
forward.
Perform the following operations after turning off the power and switching the clutches to
the manual position.
n
Getting up a curb
• Move the wheelchair
close to a curb at a
right angle, and then,
while gently stepping
on the tipping plate on
the anti-tip device as if
pushing it forward, pull
the “handgrips” down
and rearward to raise
the casters.
n
Getting up a high curb
• Turn off the pow -
er switch, and
stow the anti-tip
device to get up
a high curb.
After getting
up the curb, be
sure to lower the
safety wheels
on the anti-tip
device.
(3) Adjust the Maximum speed as necessary.
Turn the speed adjustment dial clockwise to increase speed, and
counterclockwise to decrease speed.
In the beginning, adjust it to a low speed. Gradually adjust the speed
after you become accustomed to the operation.
The speed can be adjusted steplessly within the range of 0.6 to 3 mph
(1.0 to 4.8 km/h) forward and 0.2 to 1.1 mph (0.4 to 1.9 km/h) backward.
(4) Release the parking brakes.
(5) Push the Forward (or Reverse) switch to start moving.
Releasing the Forward (or Reverse) switch stops the wheelchair.
Securely grip the handgrips.
To change the direction of motion or to turn around, operate using the “handgrips”.
To change the position and angle of the assistant controller, refer to page 102.
Power
switch
off