Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway
HT
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Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook
Rev 3.5i - January 2004
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LLC as updates. You can reduce that risk by following all the instructions and warnings in this Workbook, and by completing the
training, but you cannot eliminate the risk. Remembering that this risk of injury always exists should cause you to be a more careful,
safer rider.
The Segway HT's unique balancing ability and ease of use can lead you to become overconfident. If you exceed the ability of the
Segway HT to balance, such as by riding over obstacles, uneven terrain, slippery surfaces, loose materials, or steep slopes, you can
very quickly lose control, leading to collisions, falls, and injury. The Segway HT’s balancing ability depends upon traction for its tires. If
the tires lose traction, then the Segway HT will not be able to move as necessary to maintain balance. You must be very careful to
make sure that both of the tires of the Segway HT always have adequate traction.
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Just as with any other transportation device, you must be mentally alert and free from physical impairment to safely ride a Segway HT.
You must be able to continually monitor your surroundings and the terrain in front of you. You must be able to maintain your lateral
(side-to-side) balance. You must be able to safely step on and step off. You must be able to comply with all the instructions and
warnings in this Workbook. Do not attempt to ride the Segway HT if you are ill or if, for any other reason, you cannot continually monitor
your surroundings and the terrain, maintain your lateral (side-to-side) balance, step on and step off, and comply fully with the
instructions and warnings in this Workbook. If you have any doubt about your ability to ride the Segway HT safely, do not attempt to ride
until you have discussed your doubts with the instructor and you and the instructor are satisfied that you can ride safely. Also, never
forget that unexpected events can happen. A person, vehicle, pet or other animal, obstacle, or unexpected terrain could appear in front
of you. You must always ride under control and be prepared to slow and stop.
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Segway Human Transporter (HT)
Basic Rider Optimization Training
Instructor Guide and
Participant Workbook
P/N 1707100001