2 Safety
2.1 Safe use of the bicycle
Before using the e-bike on the open road, ride the bike in a secure area to get acquainted
with riding a bike with electric pedalling support. Try all settings on the bike and get
familiar with the results.
WARNING:
• Keep both hands on the grips on the handlebar and the brake levers within
reach while riding, to be able to immediately respond to any circumstance.
Failing to do so can cause you to loose control over the bicycle.
• Before every ride, perform a pre-ride check of the technical state of the bike
and all essential bike functions, like steering and braking.
• Make sure the battery is properly placed and locked.
• Ensure that all fasteners are properly tightened.
• Make sure that there are no worn or damaged parts that may fail during the
ride.
2.2 Battery & charger
Take all following information into account when handling the battery and the charger.
WARNING:
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• Keep the battery & charger away from water and open fire.
• Do not drop or subject the battery & charger to any big shocks.
• Charge the battery only with the charger that was supplied with the e-bike,
or the spare-/replacement charger supplied by an official Momentum dealer.
• Do not use the battery & charger for other purposes.
• Never connect the battery's terminals with each other.
• Do not cover the battery & charger or place objects on top of it during
charging.
• Do not leave the battery & charger unattended while charging.
• Disconnect the charger and the battery immediately if you notice a strange
smell or smoke.
• In the unlikely case that the battery is on fire: NEVER try to put the fire out
with water. Cover the fire with large amounts of sand, and call emergency
services immediately.
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