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SAFETY FIRST!
ALWAYS WEAR A SAFETY HELMET -
We recommend wearing a
helmet or hard hat while riding your bicycle. Make sure your helmet
meets or exceeds ANSI and Snell safety standards. Look for standard
certification label inside the helmet. RIDING WITHOUT A HELMET MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN
ACCIDENT.
KNOW ALL THE COMPONENTS OF THE BICYCLE AND THEIR
FUNCTION
- In the next section of this manual, we have listed all the
major components and their functions. Read this section and familiarize
yourself with these parts.
ADJUST THE HEIGHT FOR BEST FIT - You can raise or lower the
seat post according to your height. You can also tilt the handle bar
back or forth or raise/lower the stem for the most convenient
position.
LEARN BIKE RIDING THOROUGHLY BEFORE RIDING
- Riding a
bicycle requires balancing and coordination skills. You need to learn the
basic concept of riding and familiarize yourself with special handling and
riding techniques that are unique to this type of bicycle. Due to weight
and size of these models, the condition of the surface on which you ride
your bicycle affects the performance of your bicycle. You must learn to
handle the bicycle in different surface conditions. Try riding the bicycle in
low speed, steering the handlebar and experiencing the handling while
performing different maneuvers.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH LOCAL AND STATE LAWS AND
ORDINANCES
- If you plan to ride your bicycle on the streets or public
trails or bike routes, you must learn about the laws regulating bicycle
riding as well as minimum safety equipment required. Most states and
cities require the use of hand signals by all bicycle riders. Learn these
signals and use them every time you are riding on a road or street. You
can find many web sites on the internet that provide safe riding
instructions.
ALWAYS RIDE SINGLE FILE ON A ROAD OR STREET
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If you plan to use your bicycle in a busy work place where other workers
and vehicles are present, we recommend you install safety devices such
as horn, light, bell, mirror, and safety flag. Depending on the situation,
you may need one or more of these safety devices so that you can alert
others of your presence. Please contact your HUSKY dealer if you need
more information on safety accessories.
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CHECK YOUR BICYCLE BEFORE YOU RIDE
- Check the air pressure,
ride the bike for a few minutes and check the brakes and other safety
equipment. Make sure all components are securely attached. Pay
particular attention to the saddle, handlebar, wheel axle nuts, and pedals.
NEVER USE HEADPHONES OR DEVICES THAT MAY IMPAIR YOUR
HEARING ABILITY WHILE RIDING A BIKE - In many states it is illegal to
use headphones while riding a bicycle.
SAFE RIDING AT NIGHT
If you like to ride at night or in dark areas, please follow these rules:
LIGHTS
- You should equip your bicycle with a high quality bicycle head
light for the front, usually mounted on the handle bar, and a blinking red
light mounted on the rear, normally below the saddle. If a rear basket is
installed, mount the rear light or reflector at the rear side of the basket
where it is visible.
REFLECTORS
- Your bicycle is equipped with a set of reflectors,
mounted on the front and rear as well as on the wheel spokes. Your
bicycle should reflect light from all directions. Make sure your reflectors
are clean and mounted correctly. Please refer to Major Standard Parts
and Component section of this Manual for more information about the
reflectors. Your bicycle also comes with reflector-mounted pedals.
REFLECTIVE GEAR
- We recommend you use additional reflective gear
such as reflective safety vest, reflective helmet, or safety flag. Always
wear light color apparel when riding at night. Remember, the objective is
to see and be seen at distance when riding at night.
SAFETY FLAGS
- Safety flags are excellent for riding in high traffic
areas. Mounted on the rear axle and extending about 6 feet above the
ground, they allow others to spot a rider from far distance or between
cars. Safety flags are available at your HUSKY dealers.
SAFE RIDING IN WET CONDITIONS
You never know when you may get caught in a rainstorm or an afternoon
summer shower. If you ride your bicycle in your work place, you may run
into wet or slippery spots from time to time. Here are a few tips to help
make riding in wet or slick condition safer:
