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DIETZ GmbH / User manual adaptive wheelchair AS[01 | AS[01]RF / Version 3.0.0 EN
04 USING THE WHEELCHAIR
4.2 Propelling and slowing down the
wheelchair with the push rims
The wheelchair can be manoeuvred forwards,
rearwards and left to right by using the push rims
on the rear wheels.
1.
To do this, hold the push rims with your
hands and turn the wheel towards the front
or back (Fig. 12). Place your hand on the
push rim with the thumb in the direction of
movement and form a fist enclosing the
push rim.
2.
To slow down, let the push rim glide
through your hand in a controlled manner.
3.
To steer the wheelchair, slow down the
push rim on the side to which the wheel
-
chair should move or turn.
4.
To turn on the spot, push one hand for-
wards and the other hand backwards at the
same time.
5.
To turn the wheelchair, turn the wheels in
the opposite direction using the push rims.
WARNING
To avoid hand injuries, when the wheelchair is
in motion, do not grip between the spokes or
between the rear wheel and the parking brake.
Fig. 12
WARNING
The handrails can become very hot after
longer braking manoeuvres.
WARNING
When propelling your wheelchair, make sure
that you do not touch the tyre casing with your
thumb.
Risk of trapping between the tyre and side-
guard / armrest!