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2020 Electric Bike Owner’s Manual Supplement
SAFETY INFORMATION
Operation
ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED BICYCLE HELMET
AND ALL OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR (e.g.
GLOVES, PADS, AND CYCLING SHOES).
IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICE & RIDER TRAINING
- Before you ride this bike, practice riding in a safe
area free from hazards. Take time to learn to bike’s
controls and performance. Practice the controls and
gain the experience necessary to avoid the many
hazards you will encounter while riding.
DO NOT RIDE “HANDS-OFF
- Keep you hands on
the handlebars when riding the bike. If you remove
your hands from the handlebar while riding, you can
lose control of the bicycle and crash.
CHANGING THE ASSISTANCE LEVEL WHILE
RIDING
- Changing the drive-assistance level while
riding will increase or decrease the acceleration of
the bike. You should anticipate this change in speed
and react appropriately depending on the riding
conditions. (such as on slippery trails, tight turns, or
unstable or uneven surfaces). Set assistance level
to “ECO” (lowest assist) or “OFF” before descending
technical trails, (e.g. tight downhill switchbacks).”
WHEN NOT RIDING - TURN THE DRIVE SYSTEM
OFF and REMOVE THE BATTERY , KEY, AND
CONTROL UNIT AND STORE ALL IN A SECURE
AREA TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.
Remove
the battery and key when the bike is parked for long
periods.
DO NOT RIDE THE E-BIKE WITHOUT THE BATTERY.
MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
BEFORE EVERY RIDE.
This will help ensure
adequate battery power for necessary lighting and
the drive system.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY LIGHTING OR REFLECTORS
AND DO NOT RIDE IF THEY DO NOT WORK.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE OR COME
INTO CONTACT WITH E-BIKE OR ITS PARTS.
ONLY TURN THE DRIVE SYSTEM ON WHEN
YOU ARE SEATED WITH YOUR HANDS ON THE
HANDLEBAR READY TO RIDE.
Compliance/Regulation
YOU MUST OBEY ALL LOCAL LAWS & REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
- It is your responsibility to identify and
follow all local laws and regulations necessary for legal
compliance. Compliance with local regulation is critical
to the safety of a rider and others where the bike is used.
Here are some important specifications related to
compliance with local laws:
VEHICLE CLASS
- A definition (California, USA) of the
different types of E-Bikes, E-Bike labeling and legal use
areas, including any required additional equipment,
registration, and applicable rider age restrictions.
VEHICLE CATEGORY
- A definition of the European
Union of the different types of E-Bikes, who and where
they may be used, necessary additional equipment such
as lighting and signaling devices as well as any necessary
insurance and licensing.
MINIMUM OPERATOR AGE
- A minimum age require-
ment for a rider of the E-Bike. This restriction as well as
speed and additional equipment requirements (light,
helmets, license plates, signal lamps, etc.)
Follow any state or local laws for any minimum age
restrictions for E-Bikes.
Ask your local Authorized Cannondale Dealer for more
information about operating an electrically assisted pedal
bicycle in your area.
Please consult the
MODEL APPENDIX
section of this
supplement for more information.
