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The brakes have a power cut-off function; If either of the brake levers is pulled,
the power to the electric motor will be automatically cut off.
Handlebar battery level gauge:
When the battery power is getting low, the lights start winking off (i.e. the indicator
lights will darken one by one) When the last indicator blinks it is time to recharge!
You should turn OFF the power switch and use the pedals only to ride your eBike
just like regular bicycle (i.e. No electric assist). You will have to charge the battery
when you get home or to an electrical outlet. You’ll be able to enjoy the electric power
assist again after it’s fully charged!
Note that the best indicator of actual battery status is the
one on the battery
itself
. Press the battery check button on the Lithium ion battery to ascertain
the current true level of charge and recharge the battery if it lights up at the
“Empty” end of the scale (or does not light up at all!)
Parking:
Shut the power “OFF” and pull out the key from the battery case whilst parking.
Also, the power switch should be turned “OFF” when pushing so that you don’t start
up the motor by accident. Use a chain lock to further secure your bicycle when
necessary.
Notes:
Don’t expose your eBike to sunlight or rain for extended periods, or some
electrical components may behave abnormally. Consider covering these up whilst
your bike is parked outside for any length of time.
Special Notes:
If you use the brakes frequently; switch the bicycle ignition on and off (i.e. stop the
eBike and restart it continually), or you’re riding against the wind and/or riding up
hills or carrying extra weight on the eBike – all these things will influence the
performance of the battery, making it last considerably less time before discharge
and you’ll travel less distance.
If you follow the advice above and our riding and battery care recommendations,
then the distance travelled will be as long as possible!