16 BOSS 4.5, RF, P3 & P4 OWNERS MANUAL
Pushing the joystick
straight forward will
cause the wheelchair
to move in a forward
direction. Your speed is
determined by how far
forward you push the
Joystick and by the speed
control setting (# 2). Pull-
ing back on the joystick
causes the wheelchair
to move in the reverse
direction
Moving the joystick directly
to the left (while stationary or
moving) will cause the chair
to turn to the left. Conversely,
moving to the right will cause it
to turn right. If you are station-
ary, the chair will tend to rotate
where it sits. You may use this
to position your self in place, or
to prepare to travel in a different
direction.
FULL SPEED
LEFT TURN
GRADUALLY BACK
TOWARD THE RIGHT
FULL SPEED
RIGHT TURN
GRADUALLY BACK
TOWARD THE LEFT
The diffi cult part of controlling a power wheelchair is
all of those moves in between the four main directions.
Shown here are different directions for turning the
wheelchair as you operate the vehicle, but remember
these moves may be anywhere in between, it depends
on the direction of travel required at the time. The
important thing to remember is that in the forward
positions, the joystick is like a pointer, point and that
is the direction you will go. In reverse, the pointer is
indicating the direction the front of the wheelchair will
go, not the back. The best thing to do is learn to oper-
ate your power wheelchair in a large fl at open space,
and practice making the chair move in the direction
you desire.
METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION
OF YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR.
In an emergency or a "Quick-Stop" situation, you may pull straight back on the joystick
momentarily to cause the motors to apply reverse current and stop quickly. Use extreme
caution, as this may cause your body to pitch forward in the chair. Always wear your lap
belt.
Controller Instructions
