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SECURITY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNING
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY AND IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. Carefully and thoroughly read this manual and follow the instructions.
2. Any major service or adjustments on your bicycle should be carried out by a
professional repairer; however, if this service is not available and you wish to make
adjustments yourself, this manual contains important tips on how to do it.
CAUTION:
Any adjustments you make are entirely at your own risk.
CAUTION:
To use your bicycle for freestyle and stunt riding, competitive events,
off-road use or any similar activities can be dangerous and you are warned that you
assume the risk for personal injury, damages or losses incurred from such use. The
Retailer shall not be liable to the purchaser of the bicycle or to third parties for
consequential or special damages.
• Bicycles are built with a variety of equipment and accessories, and you should familiar-
ize yourself with their function and purpose, to make sure you can operate them
correctly.
SAFE CYCLING AND SAFETY TIPS
Before you ride your bicycle at any time make sure it is in a safe operating condition.
Particularly check that your: -
1. Bicycle’s nuts, bolts and parts are tight and not worn or damaged.
2. Riding position is comfortable.
3. Brakes are operating effectively.
4. Steering is free with no excessive play.
5. Wheels run true and hub bearings are correctly adjusted.
6. Wheels are properly secured and locked to frame/fork.
7. Tyres are in good condition and inflated to correct pressure.
8. Pedals are securely tightened to pedal cranks.
9. Before riding please note that the righthand brake lever operates the front brake, and
the left lever operates the rear brake.
After you have made any adjustments to your bicycle, check that all nuts, bolts are
securely tightened and cables are free from kinks and fixed securely to the bicycle frame.
Every six months (more frequently if high mileage or subject to heavy use) your bicycle
should be professionally checked to ensure that it is in correct and safe working order.
But remember, it is the responsibility of the rider to ensure all parts are in working order,
for your own safety, prior to riding the bike.
WHEN RIDING:
1. Be aware of and obey current traffic regulations.
2. Know and observe all local laws and rules for bicycles.
3. Give clear hand signals in goodtime to warn other road users of your intentions.
4. Be aware of vehicles pulling in or out of traffic and for doors being opened on parked
cars.