Giant TwisT LaFree Twist 2002 Motorized Bicycle, Owner'S Manual

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result, possibly causing fire).
• Do not use the charging plug and/or the
plug for a power source when they are
dusty.
Moisture absorbed by the dust may
conduct electricity, causing fire.
Pull out the power source plug and clean it
with a dry cloth.
• Do not apply voltage other than the rated
value to the charger. Do not use sockets,
connectors and other wiring devices with a
power source other than standard AC
220~230 volts. Overheating, fire or electric
shock may be the result.
• Do not touch the charger with the same
part of your skin for a long time during
charging.
Skin may burn, as the external
temperature of the charger during charging
may become 40°C - 60°C.
• Do not place the charger in an unstable
position.
Using the charger upside-down or
stretching the cable tight may result in
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
Place the charger firmly on a flat surface.
• Do not cover the charger or put things on it.
Overheating or fire may be the result.
5.4 Battery disposal: what to
do with the battery when it
is no longer usable
After some time, depending on the number the
battery is charged and the way it is treated,
your battery reaches its end of life. At that
moment, the battery loses its capacity very
fast and cannot be recovered by refresh-
charging. Regulations for battery disposal may
differ from country to country.
The battery shall be disposed in a way friendly
to our environment. Therefore, please do not
throw it away, but return it to your authorised
Lafree dealer. He will take care of the disposal
and can directly order a new battery for you.
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6.1 General
It is extremely important to the performance,
enjoyment and safety of your Lafree Twist and
yourself to understand how many of the
features of Lafree Twist operate. You should
not assume that the way things have worked
on previously owned bicycles operate similarly
on Lafree Twist, even if you’re an experienced
bicyclist. Be sure to read – and to understand
– this section of the owner’s manual. If you
have even the slightest doubt about how any
of the mechanical features of Lafree Twist
operate, talk to your authorised Lafree dealer.
6.2 Power control switch
The power control switch is located on the left-
hand side of handlebar (see fig. 18 and 4).
Turn the switch to “ON” or “ECO” position
and the motor will provide you assist power
when you pedal the bicycle. “ON” indicates
the assistance power in normal mode and
“ECO” indicates economic mode. In “ECO”
mode, the assistance power is about half of
the normal mode. It could save the energy
consumption and extend the range. The
“ECO” mode saves energy consumption and
extends the range with approx. 50%.
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HOW THINGS WORK
FIG. 18