Karma KM-BT10, Руководство пользователя

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slope, if the user needs to go down midway on the slope,
walk backwards until the user is on level ground (See Figures
2.3 and 2.4)
Figure 2.3 Figure 2.4
2.2.3.3 DO avoid stopping on an incline, it may let you lose the
control of the wheelchair.
2.2.3.4 DON'T use the manual brakes to slow down or stop the
wheelchair, this could cause it to seize up and make the user
to lose control or fall out of the wheelchair.
2.2.3.5 Operating limits: DON'T attempt to go down inclines without
any assistance, whose angle is greater than 7 degrees.
2.2.4 Streets and Kerbs
2.2.4.1 Always cross streets with great caution. Reflective tape on
the wheelchair and/or your clothing will make you more
visible to drivers.
2.2.4.2 Keep away from potholes and rough
terrain that might cause the casters to
get stuck. (See Figure 2.5)
2.2.4.3 DO avoid huge impacts when
descending a kerb. A huge impact could
probably damage the wheelchair.
Figure 2.5
2.2.4.4 Never try to climb/ descend a kerb that exceeds a normal
height (30-50 mm).