Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway
HT
Page 89 of 106
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook
Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002
P/N 1707100001aa
The Guide should:
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Define his/her role - “Your safety during this short demonstration is
my
responsibility”
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Define the rider’s limits - “Please don’t get on or off until I tell you it’s OK”
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Define the Segway HT’s limits - “Don’t get on the Segway HT unless there is a green smiling
face”, “it’s not magic- you can make it fall”, “it needs traction to balance” etc.
Demonstrating a Ride
What constitutes a good demonstration ride?
What are the different types of demonstrations and guided rides you will encounter (see below.)?
What determines the type of experience you will provide?
Type of
Experience
Type 1:
“One of many rides”
Type 2:
“About 2 minutes
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Demonstrate the entire operational
model from retracting the Parking
Stand, turning the Segway HT on
with Beginner Key, changing from
Power Assist to Balance mode,
stepping on and off, etc.
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Demonstrate the Segway HT
by showing how it moves
forward, backward, stops and
turns.
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Explain all functions of the Segway
HT including Steering Grip, Mode
Button, Display, and Rider Detect
Sensors.
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Explain the Steering Grip and
Display. Answer any other
questions, but don’t offer
information.
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Rider steps on, moves forward,
backward, stops and turns. Rider
may negotiate cones or try another
terrain. Rider then steps off.
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3-10 minute guided ride
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Rider steps, moves forward,
backward, stops and turns,
rides once around an oval,
then steps off.
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1-3 minute guided ride
Information
to Cover
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Show power assist.
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Begin next ride.
Guiding a Ride
Always dismount the Segway HT, turn it off, and turn it back on with a
Beginner
Key prior to giving a
guided ride.
Guide Tips:
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Hold the Handlebar firmly and brace yourself every time the rider steps on or off the
Segway HT.
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When you are confident that the rider has control, release the Handlebar slowly, but stay very
close.
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Be prepared to hold the Handlebar. Always remain within an arm’s length of the Control Shaft
or Handlebar.
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Block access to the Platform physically or verbally, until you are ready to assist the rider as
she steps on
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Watch the rider’s foot placement – riders who can’t control fore/aft motion may have their feet
in the wrong place.
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Explain the steering control – “This is how you steer.” Show the rider a smooth motion,
contrast with an abrupt motion.
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Make sure the rider is not looking down - “Focus on something at eye level.”
