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1. General Safety Information
• Do not use the bicycle if the stem creaks or
if you notice external damage such as cuts,
cracks, swelling, corrosion dents, discolouration,
etc. Have your Deda Elementi dealer carefully
check for damage and replace the components
if necessary.
• If any bicycle fall or accident occurs, discontinue
riding the bicycle and have it inspected carefully
by an official Deda Elementi dealer or a qualified
bicycle technician. The use of any damaged
bicycle part can cause serious accidents and
injury for the user.
• Read the whole User’s Manual carefully and
keep it in a safe place for later reference.
It is under user’s responsibility to examine the
product on a regular basis to determine the need
for service or replacement. Any component
is subjected to wear during normal use of the
bicycle, for that reason we recommend cyclists to
regularly inspect their bicycle and parts in order
to detect any damage. If any doubts or problems
occur, discontinue riding and have them
inspected by an official Deda Elementi dealer or a
qualified bicycle technician.
• This product has been designed and intended
to be used on normal paved surfaces or gravel
roads. In case of improper use on not paved
surfaces or off-road, the product can be
subjected to damages, loose its functioning and
cause serious accidents and injury for the user.
• Have you Deda Elementi component installed
and adjusted by qualified professional mechanics
from the Deda Elementi sales network.
• This item has been developed, produced and
tested according to UNI EN ISO 4210-5 rules.
• DEDA ELEMENTI handlebars and handlebar
stems are designed to carry at maximum a fully
equipped rider’s weight of 242 lbs. (110 kg).
• Always and only, use a torque wrench to tighten
the screws, strictly respecting the tightening
torques recommended in this manual. The value
indicated on the components indicates the
maximum recommended torque. If an emergency
situation arises and you do not have access to
a torque wrench, tighten the screws enough to
prevent the relative rotation of the components
with each other, and immediately go to a Deda
Elementi dealer to check the correct tightening
torques.
