Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway
HT
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Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook
Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002
P/N 1707100001aa
Run along with one participant at a time, as s/he induces the speed limiter.
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Explain
that you are exposing them to this experience so they will know how to recognize the
Segway HT behavior and respond properly.
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Emphasize
that the proper response when they feel speed limiter is to SLOW DOWN as much
as necessary to regain proper posture. This may mean slowing to a complete stop if the speed
limit has been set to zero.
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Instruct
the participants NOT to continue normal operations until the speed limiter behavior has
been discontinued.
When all participants have experienced the Speed Limiter, have them observe you exceeding the
reverse speed limit, and experience stick shake.
Stick Shake Warning
Say:
The expression “stick-shake” comes from airplanes – a pilot’s control stick will vibrate if the
plane is near stall. Are there any pilots in here?
One of the ways the Segway HT notifies you that you are at risk of falling is by shaking the Handlebar
and making growling noises. This is called the Stick Shake Warning. The Stick Shake Warning will
occur if you ride backward too fast or if you demand too much power from the Segway HT, such as
by riding on a steep slope, on rough terrain, against an obstacle or by accelerating or decelerating
abruptly. Stick Shake Warning is more likely to occur when your Battery Packs are low, cold, heavily
used, or poorly maintained. Stick Shake Warning can happen both when you are on and off the
Segway HT, as described in the following table:
Action User
Response
Riding aggressively, accelerating
or stopping abruptly.
Ease up! Ride more gently, smoothly and slowly.
Riding against the Handlebar.
Ease up! Leave a gap!
Riding on rough terrain or steep
slopes.
The terrain is too demanding or steep. Ride on smoother, flatter terrain. If
on a slope, turn perpendicular to the slope, step off, and proceed in Power
Assist Mode.
Riding against an obstruction.
Stop pushing against the obstruction. Stop, step off, and proceed in Power
Assist Mode.
Riding backward.
Stop, turn in place, and proceed forward.
During Safety Shutdown.
Come to a controlled stop and safely step off within 10 seconds.
Moving a Segway HT with no
rider on the Platform while in
Balance Mode.
When moving your Segway HT in Balance Mode with no rider on the
Platform, you must move very slowly, or switch to Power Assist Mode.
Stepping onto a Segway HT
Platform while in Power Assist
Mode.
Remove your foot. Level the Platform. Tap the Mode Button to enter
Balance Mode. Check the Display for the green smiling face. Move the
Handlebar to make sure that the wheels respond. Try stepping on again.
Demonstrate
the reverse speed limiter by going in reverse until you induce stick shake (about
3mph).
