Chike e-cargo, Operating Instructions Manual

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8
A
B
– Make sure to load your
b a
such that it is optimally balanced:
if you only have one child with
you, use the middle seat, with
two children use the right and left
seats. The necessary repositioning
of the seat belt straps is quick and
easy (see section
Adjusting the belt
system p.20)
Carrying loads
K
The cargo version of your
b a
is
equipped with a load platform that
offers various load attachment options.
Take advantage of these possibilities
and secure the transported objects
against slipping or falling. The shift of
the center of gravity caused by slipping
of the load can lead to critical driving
situations. Store heavy objects as far back
as possible on the transport platform.
When distributing the load, make sure
that your
b a
is balanced as well as
possible.
Riding without
load or children
If you do not carry any loads with
your
b a
the front wheels are
relatively lightly loaded. As a result, when
cornering fast, your
b a
tends to
understeer. In extreme cases, the front
wheels lose grip which can lead to a loss
of control. In the unloaded state, drive
carefully and cautiously approach the
possible cornering speeds.
Passing curbs and stairs
If you push your
b a
over very high
curbs or steps, it may happen that the
lower end of the steering tube hits the
curb. This should absolutely be avoided
as the steering tube is not designed
for such impacts. The more loaded
your
b a
, the more critical it is.
Common curbs (up to approx. 14cm)
can be easily passed by your
b a
.
However high curbs at bus and tram
stops as well several steps in a row
(stairs) are more critical. In the latter
case, not only the lower end of the
steering tube but also the down tube
may collide with the upper edge of the
staircase. Therefore, carefully approach
the maximum step height that can be
passed without collision. If you have to
pass very high obstacles, such as stairs
in the hallway, it is helpful to increase
the ground clearance by lifting the rear
wheel.
Never drive hands-free and
always hold the handlebar
with both hands if possible.
Otherwise even small obstacles and
bumps can in extreme cases lead
to a loss of controll and to serious
accidents.
For first owner
Please observe the following measures
in order to enjoy your
b a
for a long
time.
Preparing the brakes
To ensure that the brand-new brake
pads can take full effect, they must be
initially prepared. For this purpose, some
full emergency braking operations must
be performed. The exact procedure
is described in section
Braking system
p.30. Please follow these instructions to
ensure that the maximum braking power
is available in any dangerous situations
right from the start.