Invacare M61 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
SECTION 4—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
Pronto® Series 34 Part No. 1125075
When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to drive the wheelchair as slowly
as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward. This exercise will help you learn to
utilize the full potential of the proportional control and allow you to start and stop
smoothly.
To drive the wheelchair, perform the following:
1. Turn the power On. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on page 32.
2. Adjust speed. Refer to Adjusting the Speed on page 35.
3. Maneuver the joystick in the following manner:
FIGURE 4.3 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair
MOVEMENT ACTION
FORWARD Push forward on the joystick.
REVERSE Pull back on the joystick.
Turn RIGHT Move the joystick RIGHT.
Turn LEFT Move the joystick LEFT.
STOP Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down.
To Move
Forward
To Move
Right
To Move Left
To Move
Backward
Joystick
M50 and M51 Wheelchairs
Manufactured Before 8/15/05
M50/M51 Wheelchairs Manufactured After 8/14/05 and
All M61 Wheelchairs
Joystick
To Move Left
To Move
Forward
To Move
Right
To Move
Backward
NOTE: SPJ+ w/ACC joystick shown. SPJ+
joystick works the same way.