Segway SGW570F-A3 Manual page 17

SAFETY INTRODUCTION
you will not be able to see far enough ahead of you.
Never go over the top of a hill at speed if you cannot
see what is on other side.
◆ Always keep both hands, arms, feet, and legs inside
the vehicle at all times during operation. Keep your
feet on the floorboard. Never hold onto the enclosure.
Otherwise, your hands could be injured if it is caught
between the enclosure and an obstacle outside the
vehicle.
◆ Always keep both hands on the steering wheel when
driving.
◆ Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating
on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing
terrain conditions when driving the vehicle.
◆ Never wrap your thumbs and fingers around the
steering wheel. This is particularly important when
driving in rough terrain. The front wheels will move
right and left as they respond to the terrain, and this
movement will be felt in the steering wheel. A sudden
jolt could wrench the steering wheel around, and your
thumbs or fingers could be injured if they are in the
way of the steering wheel spokes.
◆ Never turn at excessive speed. Practice turning at slow
speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do
not attempt turns on steep inclines.
◆ Always follow proper procedures for going uphill. If you
lose control and cannot continue up a hill, back down
the hill with the engine in reverse gear. Use engine
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