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• When riding, keep both hands on the Handlebar and both feet on the Mats. Be relaxed. Ride in a relaxed
position with your knees and elbows slightly bent and head up. Do not attempt to carry any object in
your hand(s). If you need to carry any object, use a cargo accessory that is recommended by Segway or
a securely attached backpack with both shoulder straps in place.
• Never restart and ride your PT after it has indicated an empty Battery condition or performed a low
Battery Safety Shutdown. The PT may not have enough power to keep you balanced, especially if you demand a lot of power at once.
If you restart and continue riding, you risk falling. Also, you may damage your Batteries, resulting in reduced Battery life and capacity.
• Do not ride backward, except to maneuver a few feet. Instead, turn and ride forward. There is a difference
between maneuvering backward and riding backward, similar to the difference between stepping back and
walking backward. Maneuver backward only when necessary to open a door or back away from an obstacle.
Avoid turning while maneuvering backward.
• Riding on the road. The PT is not intended or recommended for primary use on roads. If you must ride on
the road, 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.
• Never let go of a balancing PT. Never let go of your PT when in Balance Mode, because the PT will travel
some distance on its own before transitioning to Standby Mode. The PT will not travel very far if you let
go of it when it is stopped. But, if you let go of it when it is moving at any speed, it could travel much
farther, risking injury to others and damage to the PT.
• Carrying cargo. To carry cargo, use a cargo accessory that is recommended by Segway or a securely
attached backpack with both shoulder straps in place. Do not place cargo (or any object) on the Powerbase. 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 PT’s balancing ability and could cause the PT to accelerate on its own, risking injury and damage.