Nesco K-POP KP-1600T, Instruction Manual

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-Decrease your riding speed, avoid sudden braking and take
corners with additional caution.
- Be more visible on the road.
-Wear reflective clothing and use safety lights.
-Pot holes and slippery surfaces such as line markings and train tracks all become
more hazardous when wet.
NIGHT RIDING
AVOID RIDING AT NIGHT WHENEVER POSSIBLE
- Ride at night only if necessary. Slow down and use familiar roads with street
lighting, if possible.
- Ensure bicycle is equipped with a full set of correctly positioned and clean
reflectors.
- Use a properly functioning lighting set comprising a white front lamp and a red
rear lamp.
- If using battery powered lights, make sure batteries are well charged.
- Some rear lights available have a flashing mechanism which enhances visibility.
- Wear reflective and light color clothing.
PEDALING TECHNIQUE
- Position the ball of your foot on the center of the pedal.
- When pedaling, ensure your knees are parallel to the bicycle frame.
- To absorb shock, keep your elbows slightly bent.
- Learn to operate the gears properly (for the model with gear).
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR RIDING ON THE STREET
Sharing a road with cars is a fact of life for cyclists. You can make your
biking experiences more fun by applying a simple rule: make life easier for
drivers. It’s fruc because it’s in our best interest to make the road safer, more
pleasant place. Put yourself in a position where you minimize the chance for
conflict with both drivers and their cars. It’s your responsibility to know and obey
all rules of the road. Here are a few common sense ideas that will make riding on
street more fun:
1.Keep left – this most basic rule of sharing the road is the one that cyclists are
often most casual about. Avoiding hazards,
stay as far to the left as possible. Never ride against traffic.
2.Know your local bicycling riding laws – the traffic rules that motorized vehicles
follow also apply to you. In addition, many states and localities have certain rules
that apply to bicycles specifically, such as riding on the left-hand side of the road
in single file. Contact your local authorities for the bicycle laws for your area.
3.When riding at night, wear light colored clothes and always use a headlight
and a blinking red rear light.
4.Watch for pedestrians.
5.Riding surface can be hazardous – be aware that even smooth roads can be
dangerous, since there may be a pothole or surface condition that could cause
you to lose control.
6.Never ride your bike over railroad tracks – always dismount and walk your bike
over the tracks. Tracks that run diagonal to streets are especially dangerous.
7.When going around corners or curves, watch out for loose
gravel.
8.Avoid busy roads – examine a detailed map of your area and you’ll probably