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Figure 21: Cleaning the chain
Figure 22: Lubricating the chain
Risk of injury!
If you do not have the necessary technical
knowledge or do not carry out the
maintenance correctly, you could be
injured.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Keep your fingers away from moving
parts.
- Make sure that your fingers do not get
trapped.
Danger to the environment and risk of
damage to property. Oil and grease can
pollute the environment. Excess oil and
grease can make your clothes and other
items dirty while you are riding.
To reduce your impact on the environment,
use only biodegradable lubricants. Place a
tray under the bike to catch drips of oil.
Do not put any remaining oil or grease in your
household waste bin. Dispose of it at a
recycling centre.
Poor braking.
Oil or grease on the brake pads and brake
discs will reduce the friction coefficient and
the effectiveness of the brakes.
Make sure that there is no oil or grease on
the brakes.
Even if you maintain your chain regularly, it
will still wear out. Chains will generally last
for around 800 to 2500 km or for 40 to 125
hours of use.
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