SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER MANUAL
MAX DRIVE SYSTEM
CONSUMER MANUAL
MAX DRIVE SYSTEM
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Natural wear and tear due to normal use
and aging is not within our scope of our
quality warranty.
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Please contact your dealer for software
updates (if applicable).
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Please get to know the pedelec on a safe
piece of land before setting off on your first
ride!
Quick Start
In this section, you will find important
information and instructions that will enable
you to safely use your Pedelec as quickly as
possible.
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Read all safety instructions.
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Fully charge the battery pack.
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If necessary: Insert the battery.
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Lock the battery.
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Activate the system using the LED button on
the battery.
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Press the “ ” button on the display: the
system will turn ON.
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Select the support level via the control unit.
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The Pedelec is now ready for operation.
Before the first ride
Practice operating and riding your Pedelec in a
calm and safe place before you take to public
roads.
Please also consult the additional operating
manuals, issued by the individual component
manufacturers and which were supplied with
your pedelec or are available online. Your
specialist pedelec retailer will be happy to
answer any further questions you may have
after reading this manual.
Please ensure that your pedelec is ready for use
and is adjusted to your body:
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Set the position and fixture of the seat and
handlebars.
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Check the assembly and settings of the
brakes.
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Secure the wheels into the frame and fork.
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Charge the battery until it is fully charged.
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Ensure that the battery is sitting securely in
its place.
Before each ride
If you are unsure as to whether your pedelec is in
sound technical condition, take it to a specialist
retailer to be checked instead of riding it.
If you are unsure as to whether your
pedelec is in sound technical condition,
take it to a specialist retailer to be checked
instead of riding it.
The frame, fork, suspension components
and other parts relevant to your safety
such as brakes and wheels are subject to
heavy wear, which can impact the
operating safety of these parts.
If you use parts for longer than their
intended lifetime, these can fail without
warning, which can in turn lead to falls
and serious injury.
Before every ride, please check that:
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The lights and bell are working and are
safely secured.
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The brakes are working safely and are prop-
erly secured.
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The cables and fittings are not leaking if you
have a model with hydraulic brakes.
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The tires are free of foreign objects and
damage, and the rims are not damaged and
run true, particularly after riding off-road.
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The tires have a sufficient tread depth.
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The suspension components are working
properly and are safely secured.
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All bolts, nuts and quick releases are tightly
fastened.
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There are no deformations or cracks in the
frame and fork.
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The handlebars, stem, seat post and seat are
all correctly and securely fastened and are
set in the right position.
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The seat post and seat are secure Try turning
the seat or pulling it upwards or down-
wards. They should not move.
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If you are using clipless/magnetic pedals,
please check that they are working prop-
erly. The pedals should release easily and
smoothly.
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Make sure that the battery is sitting securely
in its place.
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Make sure that the battery is sufficiently
charged for your trip.
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Check that the quick releases are fastened
and secured each time your pedelec has
been left unattended – even if it is for just a
short time.
Legal Regulations
Please stay informed about the national
regulations applicable in your specific country.
Before riding your Pedelec on public roads, read
up on the national regulations applicable in your
specific country. This section provides informa
tion on how the pedelec must be equipped to be
allowed on public roads.
It includes information on:
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Which light systems have to be installed or
carried with you?
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Which brakes must the Pedelec be equipped
with?
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There may also be age restrictions that apply
to riding in specific areas.
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For example, the issue of children riding on
public roads is addressed here.
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If there is an obligation to wear a helmet, it
is stated here.
