Safety Checklist
Riding on the road. The Segway HT is not intended or recommended for primary use on streets or roads. If you must ride on the road because no sidewalk is available, or must cross the road, be extremely careful. Ride as far away from traffic as possible. Allow plenty of time for crossing roads. Remember, the Speed Limiter or an unexpected obstacle could slow your crossing. Check to make sure that riding on the road is allowed by law.
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Leave a gap! Leave a gap between yourself and the Handlebar. Do not lean over or into the Handlebar. Leaning over or into the Handlebar dramatically increases the risk of loss of control, collisions, and falls.
Carrying cargo. To carry cargo, use a Segway-approved cargo accessory or a securely attached backpack with both shoulder straps in place. Do not place cargo (or any object) on the Platform. The total weight of any Handlebar payload plus any other attachments hanging from the Handlebar should not exceed 10 lbs. (4.5 kg). Exceeding this limit interferes with the Segway HT’s balancing ability and could cause the Segway HT to accelerate on its own, risking injury and damage.
Weight limits. Don't exceed the maximum weight limit (rider and all cargo) specified in the Reference Manual. If you exceed the maximum weight limit, you are at greater risk of falling and injury, and damage to the Segway HT could result. Also, the rider's weight must not be less than the minimum rider weight limit specified in the Reference Manual. If you are below the minimum rider weight limit, you may not be able to ride safely because you cannot shift your weight far enough back (behind the centerline of the Wheels) to safely slow down and stop, especially when riding downhill. Riders below the minimum weight limit might also fail to properly activate the Segway HT's balancing system.
