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Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway
HT
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook
Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002
P/N 1707100001aa
c.
Instruct
riders to level the Platform (i and p Series) or align the Control Shaft vertically (e
Series) and tap the Mode Button once again. (Make sure that e Series riders know that
they are about to engage E-Stand.)
d.
Ask
riders to step onto their Segway HTs.
e.
Ask
riders to tap the button while they are standing on the Segway HT – some riders may
need reassurance that nothing is going to happen to them, so you may want to
demonstrate this first.
f.
Explain
that the Mode Button is smart and responds to the Rider Detect Sensors. It is
designed not to switch modes while a rider is on the Segway HT, as this would not be
safe.
g.
Ask
riders to step off and put the Segway HT in Power Assist Mode. Tell riders that if the
Segway HT is in Power Assist Mode for 60 seconds no input to the Steering Grip; the
Segway HT will automatically shut off to save power.
h.
Show
them to protect the fenders by always using Power Assist Mode by walking around
to the front of the Handlebar. This gives greater clearance to the fenders.
i.
Explain
to them that initially it might not be intuitive as to how to power the Segway HT
forwards (moving in front of you) and backwards (moving in to you).
j.
Have
riders practice twisting the Steering Grip GENTLY, and carefully so they don’t power
the Segway HT quickly in any direction – especially toward their shins.
k.
After
the riders have moved around in Power Assist Mode, ask them to turn off the
Segway HTs (Parking Stand down for i Series). Talk to them about the
different uses
for
Power Assist Mode which they will get to experience later:
>
Up a curb or ramp (perhaps into a vehicle)
>
Powering up and down stairs
>
Over rough terrain or steep slopes
l.
Emphasize
that the rider should always:
>
Stand and guide from the front of the Segway HT, to protect fenders
>
Keep the weight of the Segway HT below them on any slope (up or down)
>
Gently twist the Steering Grip to avoid tugging yourself or powering the Segway HT
into your legs
14. Press Mode Button for approximately two seconds- until you see sleepy face icon. Release Mode Button.
15. Deploy Parking Stand (i Series only).