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yourself behind it. Put your foot on the support skid, closer to the device side (as
shown below). Keep your weight on the left foot on the ground.
When you’re ready, move your weight on the leg already positioned on the scooter and
quickly seat the second leg on the machine as possible symmetrically from the center
of the product.
TIP - Relax and walk quickly with confidence. Most people focus too much on this step.
Imagine you climb a step. Once you have climbed the scooter, try to look forward.
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Step 6: Keep your balance
- Identify your center of gravity. If your weight is
distributed evenly on the scooter, you will feel on the scooter like when you sit on
the ground.
NOTE - On average, a person is required 3-5 minutes to accommodate with the scooter.
Having people around you when you learn to utilize the product will give you a sense
of security. PNI Escort T1B is a very intuitive device, detecting the slightest movement.
Therefore, any agitation will rturn the product difficult to control. The best way to combat
anxiety is starting to have someone along.
TIP - Stay relaxed, and apply pressure evenly on both feet. Relax your muscles as much
as possible. Slight flexing of the knees can help. Once you hold the balance on PNI
Escort T1B, without moving, and you can easily turn off the device when you are moving,
you are ready for the next step.
If you start to turn in some direction, focus on turning in the opposite direction to stop.
When you start using PNI Escort T1B, the easiest way to move in a certain direction is
to focus on that direction.
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Step 7: Walking with PNI Escort T1B
- Keep in mind what you learned in step 6
and apply the following general principles of operation.
Please notice in the diagram above as your center of gravity determines the direction of
travel, acceleration, deceleration and stopping.
TIP - To maintain full control, try to keep a relaxed state permanently and focus on
identifying the center of gravity. Lean in the direction you want to move / turn. The more
you are relaxed, the journey will be easier and more enjoyable. Please remember that
