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OWNERS MANUAL

OSET SPIDER 12.5
OSET SPIDER 16.0

OSET CORP

146 W. Irvington Place,

Denver, CO 80223. USA.

303 990-2390.

http://www.OSETBIKES.com

[email protected]

(See distributor details on the back cover)

Summary of Contents for SPIDER 12.5

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL OSET SPIDER 12 5 OSET SPIDER 16 0 OSET CORP 146 W Irvington Place Denver CO 80223 USA 303 990 2390 http www OSETBIKES com info OSETBIKES com See distributor details on the back cover ...

Page 2: ...re as it will teach the rider throttle control at a very early age If the speed is set too high then the rider will accelerate very quickly to a speed they are not comfortable with In a panic situation riders tend to open the throttle more This could result in a crash serious injury or death as well as damage to the machine Your OSET has great capabilities and can grow with the skills of the rider...

Page 3: ...his must be set by the responsible supervising adult Never allow the child to alter the setting or to ride without suitable supervision Instructing and practicing in a controlled situation will allow the child to learn how to operate the machine safely and under control The child s enjoyment will be greatly enhanced if they feel safe during the initial learning process Please follow the instructio...

Page 4: ...dicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to equipment or inadvertent system failure Read the text accompanying the Caution to be aware of the specific hazard and avoid damage or system failure Term NOTE Meaning This term calls attention to a Note The text accompanying a Note provides helpful or other important related information Please read understand an...

Page 5: ...ontrol devices Heavier riders may cause structural damage not covered by the warranty Do not touch any moving or hot parts Do not ride at night or under other low visibility conditions Do not immerse this vehicle in water Do not ride on steep or uneven surfaces Steep or uneven surfaces greatly increase the likelihood of loss of control and a fall Do not ride faster than conditions permit for safe ...

Page 6: ... on the number listed on the back cover of this manual Before each ride make sure that all bolts and nuts are fastened securely and that the tires are properly inflated Before each ride check that the throttle and brake controls are operating freely Adjust and lubricate the drive chain as necessary See pages 14 25 of this manual for additional details regarding service repair and maintenance This ...

Page 7: ... sprockets One Rider Only Your bike was engineered to carry one rider and no 0 passengers Carrying a passenger would overload the machine and alter the handling Do not allow this to happen Do not overload the bike OSET s are designed for small lightweight riders Exceeding the weight limitations will adversely affect the handling of the machine and potentially cause damage It s the law obey it Obey...

Page 8: ... IN SUMMARY 1 SUPERVISION A responsible adult must supervise at all times 2 WEAR A HELMET SAFETY GEAR The rider must wear a helmet appropriate safety gear EVERY TIME 3 NO PASSENGERS 4 DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS OF THE MACHINE 5 OBEY ALL LAWS 6 RIDING CONDITIONS Braking and traction are significantly reduced in wet or slippery conditions Terrain varies so be responsible 7 DO NOT RIDE in l...

Page 9: ... Cleaning Page 18 Front Wheel Removal Installation Page 18 Rear Wheel Removal Installation Page 19 Front Brake Adjustment OSET 12 5 Page 20 Front Brake Adjustment OSET 16 0 Page 20 Rear Brake Adjustment Operation Page 21 Battery Use Care and Maintenance Page 22 Charging Instructions Page 23 Important Notes about Charging Page 23 Battery Removal and Installation Page 24 Long Term Storage Page 25 Ba...

Page 10: ...e 80mm diameter Foot pegs Forged Steel Handlebars Steel 520mm width Motor 500 watt brush type 24 Volt Gearing 13T front sprocket 90T rear 25 chain Controller 24 volt 40 amp pulse width modulating with inline relay and fuse External speed dial potentiometer speed control Throttle Twist Type Batteries 2 X 12 volt 8 5 amp hour sealed lead acid 2 batteries in series Dimensions 151mm x 65mm x 94mm Weig...

Page 11: ... 100mm diameter Foot pegs Forged Steel Handlebars Steel 560mm width Motor 600 watt brush type 24 Volt Gearing 11T front sprocket 90T rear 25 chain Controller 24 volt 40 amp pulse width modulating with inline relay and fuse External speed dial potentiometer speed control Throttle Twist Type Batteries 2 X 12 volt 10 amp hour sealed lead acid 2 batteries in series Dimensions 151mm x 65mm x 111mm Weig...

Page 12: ...the toggle switch in this picture has been replaced by a key switch on production models The chain guard is designed to protect people close to the OSET bike from injury NOTE Under no circumstances should any hands or other body parts be close to a moving chain Riders should wear boots without laces and not have any loose clothing that could be caught by the chain The Spider 16 0 features a front ...

Page 13: ...Lower kickstand and place your OSET on a solid level surface 3 Remove all the packing materials 4 Using the supplied allen wrench make sure the steering stem is in the forward facing position and tighten the top and side bolts securely and evenly Secure the handlebars tightly in the steering stem Double check tightness and alignment Adjust the brake lever positions to suit the rider 5 Check tire p...

Page 14: ...screwdriver can be used for any changes It is important that all people are away from the bike during this operation When changing the settings make sure the side stand is down After making a change push the bike against the side stand to raise the rear wheel With the power on turn the twist grip throttle fully open to check the top speed Bear in mind that the dial is not completely linear Do not ...

Page 15: ...e speed setting The dial is very sensitive to small adjustments Do not guess at changes Always check before the rider gets back on WARNING The power must be switched to the off position before attaching and plugging in the charger CHARGE INDICATOR The battery charge indicator is located on the throttle assembly and shows the state of the batteries The indicator lights can be checked at any time to...

Page 16: ...wer is turned off 2 Detach chain guard by removing 4 bolts a 3 Loosen axle nuts b and band brake mount bolt c 4 Turn adjustment nuts evenly on both sides Very small movements can make a big difference Do not tighten so much there is no slack at all It should be taught not tight 5 While the chain guard is off lubricate the chain check the sprocket bolts for tightness 6 Reverse the above procedure e...

Page 17: ...USPENSION OSET s feature both front and rear suspension Front Suspension The front suspension is of the telescopic variety and is non adjustable Rear Suspension Your OSET is equipped with a single coil spring type rear shock For a harder stiffer ride at the rear tighten the adjustment ring in a clockwise direction For a softer ride loosen the adjuster by turning anti clockwise DAILY MAINTENANCE AN...

Page 18: ...not get water onto the controller throttle or wiring Failure to follow this instruction could result in permanent damage and could cause erratic machine behavior leading to possible injury or death FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Ensure power is switched off Lift the bike onto a block or stand so the wheels are off the ground On OSET 12 5 disconnect the V Brake cable by squeezing the two side...

Page 19: ...n the axle bolts 7 Loosen the chain adjustment nuts to the point where the wheel can be pushed forward and the chain slipped off to the right of the sprockets 8 Pull back on the wheel to remove it To re install the wheel reverse the above procedures Ensure the chain is correctly adjusted the wheel is aligned and all nuts and bolts are tight When everything else is tight re attach the rear band bra...

Page 20: ...rake cable fixing bolt With the wheel raised manually pull up the brake caliper arm until there is resistance when you try to spin the wheel Re tighten the cable fixing bolt Test that the cable will not slip by pulling hard on the lever a number of times Fine adjustments can be made at the handlebar lever If the wheel does not spin freely with the brake released the caliper position itself can be ...

Page 21: ...roperty damage If you have any questions about this battery or its usage please do not hesitate to contact the OSET Customer Service Department WARNING Never short circuit the discharge terminals of the battery A short circuit will damage the battery and could cause a fire resulting in severe injury or death and property damage CAUTION Keep the battery away from excessive heat and or open flames A...

Page 22: ...or LED will illuminate RED while the charger is charging the battery The Indicator LED will change to GREEN when the battery is fully charged When charging is complete the Indicator LED is GREEN carefully unplug the charger from the wall socket then from the bike by pulling the connector out of the charger receptacle Your OSET electric bike is now ready for use WARNING Use only the supplied batter...

Page 23: ... Always disconnect the charger from the bike before disconnecting the charger from the AC power source To avoid damage to the charger never subject it to intense physical shock or severe vibration WARNING Improper use of the battery charger can result in a fire with property damage and physical injury or death CAUTION Do not block the fan vent on the charger while charging the battery This can cau...

Page 24: ...atteries from the bike for storage Fully charge the batteries for at least twelve hours before storing the batteries Fully recharge the batteries for at least twelve hours at least every 60 days of storage Store the batteries in a cool 50º to 70ºF 10º to 21ºC dry place Avoid direct exposure from the sun If you have any questions about the batteries or their usage please do not hesitate to contact ...

Page 25: ... 4 Set the controls correctly for the rider a With the wheels on the ground sit the rider on the bike b Adjust the lever positions so they are easy to reach and check that the brakes are functioning correctly and at the desired level The brakes can be backed off or tightened according to the abilities of the rider WARNING Improper set up is dangerous It is your responsibility to set the machine to...

Page 26: ...ces and no loose clothing 6 Start with both hands on the handlebars Instruct the rider to reach down and back with his her right hand and turn the key to the on position This must always be done with the right hand 7 With the power on and the riders hands back on the bars have the rider practice opening and closing the throttle The aim is to get some throttle control and not use it as an on off sw...

Page 27: ...d the bike up for this 4 Encourage the rider to rock the machine from side to side and forward and back in order to get comfortable 5 The rider can now switch the machine on by turning the key with his her right hand 6 Before turning the throttle the pegs can be in the up position and the riders legs splayed forward and out like outriggers 7 The rider can now twist the throttle and go Encourage th...

Page 28: ...on holding the bars in such a way that their weight is not being supported by their hands 3 If the speed dial is turned so the speed is quite low have the rider rotate his her hand around the throttle enough that when the throttle is twisted the wrist will be back in the correct position 4 When the rider is ready they can open the throttle smoothly and in control An adult should run along and help...

Page 29: ... on the outside pig can pivot out as well 5 The inside arm can be almost straight the outside arm bent and the shoulders square on to the angle of the bars Turning is the most important technique of all Once this is mastered many other techniques will follow Turning with this level of skill requires full control over the machine It will not be possible without the rider understanding all the intri...

Page 30: ...ely Remember that OSET bikes are a Trials bike design and therefore designed and developed for slow speed riding Enjoy the ride WARNING BE SAFE Never use OSET bikes in unsafe situations Follow all instructions Follow all laws VISIT THE OSET WEB SITE FOR YOUR COUNTRY LISTED ON THE BACK COVER TO BUY SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES READ ARTICLES ON ADVANCED MACHINE SET UP AND TECHNIQUES ...

Page 31: ...ply to any OSET product used for rental or commercial purposes unless the specific product is designated labeled or marketed by OSET as acceptable for rental or commercial use All warranty claims must be made directly to selling retailer The selling retailer is the primary provider of warranty support and customer service OSET may choose to perform warranty service at the sole choice of OSET The o...

Page 32: ...LIA OSET Bikes Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 3223 South Brisbane Quensland 4153 Australia Tel 07 3846 3339 Mobile 0403 260 779 http www osetbikes com au service osetbikes com au NEW ZEALAND BondNZ Ltd PO Box 14830 Panmure Auckland New Zealand Tel 09 5804100 Fax 09 5804 101 http www oset co nz SOUTH AFRICA OSETBikes SA Midas MiniMoto 14 Midas Avenue Olympus Pretoria 0043 South Africa Tel Fax 27 12 99156...

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