Safety Checklist
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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. As with any other transportation device, using a Segway HT exposes you to risk of injury. You can reduce the risk by following all the instructions and warnings in the Riders’ Guide, but you cannot eliminate the risk. Follow these rules for safe operation and riding.
Read the Riders' Guide and watch the Safety Video. Do not allow any person to use your Segway HT unless that person has carefully read the Riders' Guide and watched the Safety Video.
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Wear a helmet. Whenever you ride your Segway HT wear a helmet that fits properly with the chin strap in place. Use an approved bicycle or skateboard helmet that provides protection for the back of your head. Depending upon riding conditions and your riding experience, consider using additional protective equipment, such as gloves, eye protection, wrist guards and knee pads. Wear footwear that protects your feet and provides adequate support and comfort.
Spot new riders carefully. All new riders should use the Beginner Key. The safety of new riders is your responsibility. Do not allow anyone to step onto the Segway HT for the first time unless you are there to hold the Handlebar. Spot new riders until they are comfortable with the basic operation of the Segway HT. Don't let new riders operate the Segway HT outside of your direct supervision unless they have read this guide and watched the Safety Video.
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Avoid slippery surfaces, loose materials, steep slopes, and obstacles. If you cannot avoid a slippery surface, loose material, steep slope, or obstacle, then you must step off and use Power Assist Mode to move across it. Be especially careful when riding in confined spaces or near obstructions.
Use caution on slopes. Use caution when ascending, descending, or crossing slopes. Do not attempt to ride up, down, or across steep slopes or slopes with loose material or slippery surfaces. Instead, step off and use Power Assist Mode, walking with the Segway HT held downhill from you. When riding up, down, or across any slope, lean uphill to maintain balance.
