Bosch Performance Line CX, System Manual

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Operating your Bosch Drive System
Getting Ready to Ride
WARNING
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Read and understand all safety warnings and in-
structions. Failure to follow the below warnings
could result in death or serious injury.
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Protect others from death or serious injury. Pre-
vent unauthorized use. Always remove battery
from the bicycle when not in use and store in a se-
cure location. Failure to secure your bicycle from
unauthorized use can result in death or serious in-
jury to others.
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Read and understand the influences on the oper-
ating range when planning your ride (see "Influ-
ences on range", page English – 10) .
Before your first ride
Check your bicycle owner’s manual for important in-
formation about the bike components, such as the
brakes, pedals, gears, gear shifting, etc.
WARNING
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If you have an impairment or disability such as a
visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical
impairment, cognitive/language impairment, or
a seizure disorder, consult your physician before
using this product.
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To reduce the risk of serious injury related to ex-
ercise, take the following precautions before
use: Do not overexert yourself. Use of the Bosch
Drive System requires varying amounts of physical
activity.
Consult a doctor before using the device if you have
any medical condition or issue that affects your ability
to safely perform physical activities, or if you:
– are or may be pregnant
– have heart, respiratory, back, joint, or other ortho-
pedic conditions
– have high blood pressure
– have difficulty with physical exercise
– have been instructed to restrict physical activity
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Wearing a helmet can prevent a severe head in-
jury. Whenever riding, always wear a helmet
that meets or exceeds established safety stan-
dards. Approved helmets in the USA must meet the
US Consumer Product Safety Commission stan-
dard, so look for a CPSC reference.
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Riding a Bosch drive system equipped bicycle
capable of speeds up to 28 mph requires profi-
ciency in the activity of road cycling. This prod-
uct can allow you to achieve speeds greater than
you may be used to achieving without the aid of mo-
tor assistance. It also may allow for riding longer pe-
riods of time at a higher speed. Higher speed re-
sults in higher forces if a crash occurs. Control your
bicycle at all times. Your risk of death or serious in-
jury increases with both speed and age.
The following are required for safe use of this prod-
uct:
– Knowledge of the laws/safety guidelines/rules of
road cycling (riding safely)
– Ability to operate and control a standard road bike
– Experienced rider who is actively riding
– Capable, comfortable and confident riding safely at
speed up to 28 mph
– Your bike should match your riding style, be prop-
erly adapted to the dimensions of your body, and
be well maintained.
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Do not use this product under the influence of
drugs and/or alcohol.
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While riding, do not become distracted by the
onboard computer and always remain alert to all
riding conditions. The on-board computer should
only be used in a stationary and safe start-up posi-
tion. Utilize the operating unit to change motor as-
sistance levels while riding.
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Check your bicycle manual for maximum riding
weight of your bicycle. Overloading your bicycle
can result in component failure which can result in
death or serious injury. Typically maximum riding
weight is defined by the sum of the rider’s weight
plus the weight of any luggage.
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In addition to reading and understandings your
owner's manuals, be sure you know or refamil-
iarize yourself with local laws prior to using this
product. Consult your bicycle dealer, local library,
bookstore to choose the learning resource best for
you.
Intended Use
WARNING
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Understand your bike and its intended use by
consulting your bicycle owner’s manual. Using
your bike the wrong way and for a purpose it was
not designed can result in death or serious injury.
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Using the Bosch Drive System for purposes
other than what is was designed for could cause
death or serious injury.
Proficient cyclist (Ages 18+) riding on paved surfaces
where the tires are always on the ground; roadway,
dedicated bicycle only lanes where permitted by law
(not on pedestrian use shared lanes or sidewalks). No
towing.
Your Bosch drive unit is not intended for towing an-
other bicycle. For trailer towing, consult your bicycle
owner’s manual and trailer owner’s manual for towing
instructions and towing compatibility.
Safe Start-up Procedure
WARNING
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Follow the safe startup procedure below. Failure
to follow safe startup procedure can result in death
or serious injury.
Preparations
Before starting check the following:
– Check that you have unplugged the battery charger
– Your battery pack is locked in place (Pull on the bat-
tery pack to ensure it is locked in place)
– Remove the battery pack key
Start Riding
– Sit in the saddle with both feet touching the ground
and two hands on the handlebars.
– Once you are in a stable position, turn on the Bosch
on-board computer. The Bosch Drive System will al-
ways start up in OFF mode.
– Place both hands on the handlebars and begin ped-
aling.
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