SECTION 7
LEARNING TO RIDE YOUR OMEO EVOLUTION
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OMEO EVOLUTION USER MANUAL
Riding Behaviour
and Method
See also Segway PT User Manual (Pg. 79).
Control
It is critical that you are in control of your balance
when using the Omeo. Controlling direction
(unless in Joystick Mode) and speed is by way of
body movement. You must maintain coordination
in all aspects of riding including when stationary,
accelerating, moving, turning and stopping.
NOTICE
If you cannot control the Omeo independently
you will need to practise with a Spotter or
reconsider whether the Omeo is appropriate
for you.
You must select the path, speed and device
settings with a view to staying in control of your
Omeo always with total regard to the safety of
both yourself and others. Your Omeo responds
directly to the terrain and surface conditions in
which you choose to ride. It is up to you to use
good judgment in selecting safe and manageable
terrain and environments in which to operate
your Omeo.
There are numerous factors to understand for safe
operation of your Omeo:
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Remain centred: both axes, forward and back
and side to side. This is your “Neutral” Position
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Aim for calm and controlled movement
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While leaning, use hands or body to maintain
balance
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Stabilise your feet and legs
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Be alert and aware of your surroundings
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Ride within your capabilities: test yourself with
controlled acceleration and stops
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Practise accurate and purposeful steering
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Avoid obstacles
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Be familiar with all controls; firstly, in Joystick
Mode, gently move forward and back
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Then in Active Seat Control (ASC) gently
forward and back and steering using weight
transfer through your hips onto the seat
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Understand other controls: Dampening
Control for seat resistance, Lights, Stabilising
Legs
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Control settings: set the variable controls
available on the InfoKey™ Controller to the
appropriate level for your riding environment
and skill level. Refer to Segway PT User Manual
(Pg. 43)
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Make sure that the seat geometry is right for
you; aspect, centre setting and Footplate to
Seat height – see
for Seat setting
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Operate with care, respect and awareness
for other people in your environment, for
example, at walking pace among pedestrians
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Operate within the laws of the jurisdiction
you are riding, for example, some jurisdictions
restrict use on footpaths (sidewalks), or have
speed limits
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery or
carry or hang anything that could become
entangled in the wheels
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We strongly recommend you wear a good
safety helmet.
