Ecoglider RS I, User Manual

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Shifter ( certain models only)
Some of E -bikes go with gears, which consists of:
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A rear sprocket cluster, called a freewheel or cog set
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A rear derailleur
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One swifter
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One control cable
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One front sprocket called a chaining
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A drive chain
There are many different types of swifter mechanisms, each preferred for
specific applications because of its ergonomic, performance and price
characteristics.
A downshift is a shift to a lower or slower gear, which is easier to pedal.
An upshift is a shift to a higher or faster gear, which is harder to pedal.
For example, you can downshift to a lower gear to make pedaling easier
on a hill.
On the other hand, you may upshift to a higher gear when you wish to go
faster.
Whether up-shifting or downshifting, the derailleur system requires that the
drive chain is moving forward and is under at least some tension. A
derailleur will shift only if you are pedaling forward.
Caution:__ ________________________________________________
Never move the swifter while pedaling backward. Also do not pedal
backwards after moving the swifter. Either of these actions could jam chain
and cause serious damage to the E-Bike.
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