Wolturnus Buzzard Handbike User’s manual 2019
Safety
2.5 Safety Requirements in Usage
• The user and helpers must always ensure that the bike and its safety features are in a proper and safe con-
dition before using the bike.
• The bike must be inspected by a Wolturnus-authorised specialist at least once a year in order to ensure that
the bike is in proper working order and safe to use.
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The bike must immediately cease to be used if any feature is defective or not operational or if any other
circumstance arises which could lead to injury.
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Before starting to use the bike, all mechanical adjustments (positioning the seat, accessories, etc.) must
be carried out in accordance with the user’s individual preferences, prerequirements and abilities. These
adjustments may only be carried out by by specialists authorized by Wolturnus.
• 120 kg is the maximum load for the bike. It must not be exceeded.
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The bike tires must be inspected visually before use to ensure that there is sufficient tread depth and cor
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rect tire pressure. The correct pressure is printed on the tire.
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When used on public roads, the user must obey applicable traffic rules.
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The bike should not be used on slippery surfaces (e.g. ice) or on very rough terrain (e.g. on gravel or small
stones).
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When getting in and out of the bike, the user’s full weight should not be placed on the steering wheel. These
cannot bear full body weight.
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Change direction at reduced speed only.
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The bike must only be lifted by gripping the frame parts. Do not grip the steering components or gears to
lift the bike.
• The bike must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, to high humidity or to environments with chlorine
(e.g. in saunas or at swimming pools).
• The bike’s surface temperature can raise if it is exposed to extreme heat, e.g. in strong sunlight for an ex-
tended period of time. There is also a risk of very low surface temperature in the event of extremely cold
weather.
•
Never place fingers between the wheel spokes or between the rear wheel and the wheel locks. Caution is
advised when travelling through narrow passages.
2.6 User requirements
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Before starting to use the bike, the user and any helpers must read the user´s manual thoroughly and be
familiar with its contents.
• The bike must only be used by trained users. To ensure this, the user and any helpers has to receive instruc-
tion in use of the chair from Wolturnus-authorised specialists.
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