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PAWS UM EN
Driving Brakes
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For Standard control handlebars, driving brakes are applied by pulling the Brake Levers on either side
of the Handlebars. Use a single Brake lever for lower speed braking and both levers for medium to
higher speed braking.
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For Tetra Handlebar control, driving brakes are activated by rotating the left side Tetra Handle.
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E-Brakes are fitted to all models and will control the driving speed down to 8 km/h, especially useful
when going down a slope.
Attention!
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E-Brakes are not intended to bring the Device to a full stop as the Device does not have
automatic brakes!
Parking Brake
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For Standard Control Handlebars, the Parking Brake is operated by a catch on either brake handle
lever. Pull the lever and engage the catch to apply the parking brake with the fore finger. To release,
pull on the Brake Lever and release the catch.
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For Tetra Control Handlebars, engage the parking brakes by rotating the left-hand Tetra Handle
towards the driver and pressing the red Parking Brake button. This will activate the brake until it is
released by rotating the Tetra Brake Handle or pressing the Parking Brake button again.
Safe Driving
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Always wear a crash helmet and a high-visibility vest when using the Device.
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Avoid sudden direction changes and make sharp turns at low speed.
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Be aware of kerbs with significant camber
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maintain low speed and turn carefully.
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When ascending a slope, lean forwards to transfer the center of mass to the front for better traction
and stability.
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When descending a slope, lean backwards to transfer the center of mass to the rear for better stability.
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If the Wheelchair is parked on a slope, the parking brake must be applied as well as the Wheelchair
brakes.
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When re-starting while parked on a slope, simultaneously release the brakes as you gently apply the
throttle to prevent rolling backwards.
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Wherever possible, avoid parking on inclines and gradients.
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Use the wheelchair brakes for parking only, not to slow down.
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Take care to control the speed of the Device using the brakes as the device does not have automatic
braking function!
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Take extra care when driving up or down slopes and use the brakes whenever you are not using the
throttle!
Headlight
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The Headlight is a high-power, multi-function LED light with an ambient light sensor that adjusts light
intensity according to conditions.
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High and Low Beam are is indicated by a yellow light for Low Beam and a blue light for High Beam.
