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RMP 210/220
Safety
Improper use of the RMP can cause personal injury, death and/or property damage from loss of control, collision, and falls. To reduce risk
of injury, read and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
The following safety messaging conventions are used throughout this document:
WARNING! Warns you about actions that could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! Warns you about actions that could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates information considered important, but not related to personal injury. Examples include
messages regarding possible damage to the RMP or other property, or usage tips.
WARNING!
• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Unanticipated movement by the RMP could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not sit, stand, or ride on the RMP. Doing so could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not drive the RMP at people or animals. A collision could result in death or serious injury.
• Always alert people in the vicinity when an RMP is operating. An unexpected collision with the RMP could result in death or
serious injury.
• Avoid powering off on a slope. The RMP cannot hold its position when powered off and may roll downhill, causing serious
injury, death, or property damage.
• The RMP can accelerate rapidly. It is recommended that the RMP be securely raised so the wheels are off the ground (or
remove the wheels) until the user becomes familiar with the controls. Unanticipated movement by the RMP could result in
death or serious injury.
• Be careful when working with the DC power connections.You could shock yourself and/or damage the RMP.
• Remove batteries before working inside the RMP. You risk serious bodily injury from electric shock as well as damage to the
RMP.
• Do not submerge the RMP, batteries, or powerbases, in water. Do not use a power washer or high-pressure hose to clean
a RMP. Avoid getting water into any of the connectors. If you suspect the batteries or powerbase have been submerged or
experienced water intrusion, call Segway Technical Support immediately at 1-866-473-4929, prompt #2. Until you receive
further instructions, store the RMP upright, outdoors, and away from flammable objects. Failure to do so could expose you
to electric shock, injury, burns, or cause a fire.
• Unplug or disconnect the RMP from AC power before removing or installing batteries or performing any service. Never work
on any part of the RMP when it is plugged into AC power. You risk serious bodily injury from electric shock as well as damage
to the RMP.
• The cells within the batteries contain toxic substances. Do not attempt to open batteries. Do not insert any object into the
batteries or use any device to pry at the battery casing. If you insert an object into any of the battery's ports or openings
you could suffer electric shock, injury, burns, or cause a fire. Attempting to open the battery casing will damage the casing
and could release toxic and harmful substances, and will render the battery unusable.
• As with all rechargeable batteries, do not charge near flammable materials. When charging, the batteries heat up and could
ignite a fire.
• Do not use a battery if the battery casing is broken or if the battery emits an unusual odor, smoke, or excessive heat or leaks
any substance.Avoid contact with any substance seeping from the battery. Batteries contain toxic and corrosive matrials
that could cause serious injury.
• Observe and follow all safety information on the warning label found on the battery. Failure to do so could result in death,
serious injury, or property damage.
• Do not use cables that are frayed or damaged. You could shock yourself and/or damage the RMP.
• Use only Segway approved fasteners on the RMP. Other fasteners may not perform as expected and may come loose. Failure
to do so could expose you to risk of personal injury or property damage.
• Use assistance when moving or lifting the RMP. Single person lifting could result in serious injury.
