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4.1
Joystick
The primary function of the joystick is to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair. The further you push the joystick from
the center position the faster the wheelchair will move. When you release the joystick the brakes are automatically applied.
If the wheelchair is fitted with actuators, the joystick can also be used to move and select actuators, refer to section 3.8 for more
details.
4.2 Buttons
4.2.1 On/off
Button
The on/off button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors. Do not
use the on/off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency. (If you do, you may shorten the life of the wheelchair
drive components).
4.2.1 Horn
Button
The Horn will sound while this button is depressed.
4.2.2 Speed Decrease Button
This button decreases the maximum speed setting.
Depending on the way the control system has been programmed a momentary screen may be displayed when the button is
pressed.
Refer to section 5 for details of the momentary screen
Refer to Chapter 3 - Programming for details.
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