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Storage and disposal
14
Storage and disposal
14.1
Storage
Please observe the following points regarding storage if the bicycle
is not to be used for a long period of time:
•
Clean the bicycle.
•
Store the bicycle in a dry room where it is protected from frost
and large changes in temperature.
•
To prevent the wheels from becoming distorted, the bicycle
should be stored by hanging it from its frame.
•
If your bicycle has derailleur gears, you should shift to the
small chainring at the front and the smallest sprocket at the
back, in order to relieve the gear cables of as much tension
as possible.
note:
After storage, you should shift the gears on the chain ring
and cassette into a suitable gear combination for cycling before
using the bicycle again (see Chapter
“Gear combinations” on
page 55
).
WaRninG
Danger for children or for individuals with insufficient
knowledge or abilities!
Risk of accident and injury!
• Do not allow children to play with the bicycle.
• Do not allow children to clean, maintain or service the
bicycle.
CauTion
Pinching or crushing of body parts between moving parts.
Risk of injury!
• Exercise caution when handling moving parts to ensure
that you do not get your fingers trapped.
• Wear protective gloves if necessary.
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Use of incorrect cleaning agents.
Risk of damage!
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents.
• Do not use any sharp, angular or metallic cleaning utensils.
• Never use a hard water jet or high pressure device to
clean the bicycle.
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Dripping oil or grease.
environmental hazard!
• Take care to ensure that no oil or grease drips down.
• Wipe up spilled oil or grease with a cloth immediately.
• Spilled oil or excess grease should be disposed of in
an environmentally responsible fashion, in accordance
with applicable national and local regulations.
