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Caution:
The weight distribution on STEVENS pedelecs differs considerably from the weight
distribution on bicycles without drive assistance. A STEVENS pedelec is markedly
heavier than a bicycle without drive assistance. For this reason pushing, lifting and
carrying the STEVENS pedelec is more difficult. Bear this in mind when loading your
pedelec into a car and unloading it or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier system.
Caution:
STEVENS pedelecs are approved for towing trailers up to 40 kg (88.2 lbs) trailing load
(towed load). STEVENS advises you to use only trailers with brakes. In the case of the
E-Fully models trailer towing is not permitted. If you are in doubt or if you have any
questions, contact your STEVENS dealer.
Caution:
Note that not all STEVENS pedelecs are fitted with kickstands. Therefore, when
parking your STEVENS pedelec, make sure it stands safe and secure and is not at
risk of toppling over or being knocked over. If your STEVENS pedelec topples over, it
can suffer from damage.
10. If you have bought a STEVENS pedelec with suspension fork, you should ask
your STEVENS dealer to have it properly adjusted before delivery. Improperly
adjusted suspension forks are liable to malfunction or damage to the suspension
components. In any case they will impair the performance of your pedelec as
well as your safety and joy whilst cycling.
For more information read chapter
“Suspension Forks”
of your general STEVENS
user manual and the operating instructions on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Danger:
When mounting your STEVENS pedelec, make sure not to step in the pedals until
you sit in the saddle and gripping the handlebars tight. The drive assistance might
switch on suddenly and result in an uncontrolled start of your STEVENS pedelec. Risk
of falling!
Danger:
Be aware that the
distance you need to
stop your pedelec may
increase, when you are
riding with your hands
on bar ends. The brake
levers are not in all
gripping positions within
easy reach.
Danger:
A lack of practice when
using clipless pedals or
too much spring tension
in the mechanism can
lead to a very firm
connection, from which
you cannot quickly step
out. Risk of falling!
Caution:
Your STEVENS pedelec is
approved in principle for
mounting a child seat!
Your STEVENS dealer will
be pleased to recom-
mend and assemble you
suitable models for your
STEVENS pedelec.
Before Every Ride
Your STEVENS pedelec has undergone numerous tests during production and a
final check has been carried out by your STEVENS dealer. Nevertheless, be sure to
check the following points before every ride to exclude any malfunctioning that may
be due to the transport of your STEVENS pedelec or to the work a third person may
have performed on your STEVENS pedelec before delivery:
1. Are the quick-release levers or the bolted connections of the front and rear
wheel, the seat post and other components properly closed and tightened?
For more information read chapter
“Wheel Fastening with Quick-Releases and Thru
Axles”
of your general STEVENS user manual and the operating instructions on the
enclosed CD-ROM.
2. Are the connections of the rechargeable battery, the drive HMI, the operating unit
and the drive correctly plugged?
For more information read chapter
“Operation”
in the BOSCH system instructions
or chapter
“Method of use”
in the SHIMANO STePS system instructions on the
enclosed CD-ROM.
3. Is your battery fully charged? Keep in mind to entirely recharge the battery after
every ride. You should not wait until the battery is empty!
For more information read chapter
“Operation”
in the BOSCH system instructions or
chapter
“Charging the battery”
in the SHIMANO STePS system instructions on the
enclosed CD-ROM.
4. Does the drive HMI show all values? Is there any error message or warning on
the display? Check the values are correct on your drive HMI before every ride.
Do not set off on your STEVENS pedelec when the drive HMI shows a warning.
5. Are you familiar with the operating unit? By using the buttons of the operating
unit you can increase or decrease the assistance level, activate or switch-off the
push-assistance function and switch between the indication functions.
For more information read chapters
“Operation”
and
“Error Code Indication”
in the
BOSCH system instructions or chapter
“Switching between cycle computer oper-
ations and modes”
in the SHIMANO STePS system instructions on the enclosed
CD-ROM.
6. Is the battery tight in its holder and the lock properly locked up? Never set off
with a loose and unlocked battery.
For more information read chapter
“Assembly”
in the BOSCH system instructions or
chapter
“Installing / removing the battery”
in the SHIMANO STePS system instruc-
tions on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Danger:
Remove the recharge-
able battery or the
display before doing any
work on your STEVENS
pedelec (e.g. servicing,
repairs, assembly, main-
tenance, work on your
drive etc.). Activating the
drive system uninten-
tionally bears the risk
of injury!
