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z 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.
z Do not 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 PT 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 center line 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 PT's Rider Detect Sensors.
For additional information on weight limits, see
“Operating Limits” in the Reference Manual.