© by WilTec Wildanger Technik GmbH
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing to purchase this quality product. To minimise the risk of injury, we ask you to
always take some basic safety precautions when using this product. Please read this operating manual
carefully and make sure that you understand it.
Keep these operation instructions in a safe place.
Attention:
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Before every use, absolutely check the drawbar, wheels, and all plug connections for proper
and safe seat.
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Only use the trailer in case no damage has been found before use. Especially check the tension
straps for damages and proper seat.
•
The use of a trailer modifies the handling of a bicycle. Therefore, note and respect the
following warnings:
o
Do not make too sharp turns. The trailer is always slightly dislocated inwards, and there is
a risk of it getting stuck on obstacles, e.g., the pavement.
o
While making turns, the speed needs to be reduced to prevent the trailer from tipping over.
o
Try to avoid braking while making turns for the unbraked mass of the trailer forces the rear
wheel outwards. With too high a charge, the team might become ungovernable.
o
Make absolutely sure that the brakes of the bicycle towing are strong enough.
o
Do not turn about the bicycle-trailer team on one and the same spot, for too low a turning
radius might damage the drawbar.
Charging
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Heavy objects should be charged as deeply as possible inside the trailer and over the axles.
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Make sure that the charge is well secured to prevent it from shifting during your ride.
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The maximum capacity is 65 kg.
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Do not use flexible straps to secure the charge. It is recommended to use appropriate lashing
straps.
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Absolutely check before ride if the charge is securely fixed. When driving on unmade roads, you
should check the charge several times for it being securely fixed.
Safety equipment
The following information give you a little overview of the safety equipment required by
German
legis-
lation. Read up on special regulations, differences valid in your respective country, and safety precau-
tions required when using a bicycle trailer.
The lights of a trailer are defined by para. 67a of the federal Road Traffic Licensing Regulations
(
Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung,
StVZO). As for entire bicycles, trailers can only be equipped
with approved components. These have a certification mark issued by German Federal Motor Transport
Authority (
Kraftfahrtbundesamt,
KBA) and consisting of a wavy line and three to five digits. The lights
must not be covered. The minimum equipment required comprises:
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in general:
o
two red category
“Z” cat’s-eyes of with a max. distance of 20 cm from the outer edge;
o
with effect to both sides,
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ringlike reflector strips fixed to the wheel or felloe
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or reflecting spokes (all spokes!)
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or reflecting spoke sleeves fixed to every spoke
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or a minimum of two yellow spoke reflectors mounted to every wheel and shifted
by 180°.
