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WARNINGS!
Failure to obey all of the warnings & instructions contained in this
manual may result in serious injury or death and permanent
damage to your OSET.
Safety Responsibilities
It’s up to you. We’ve done everything we can to supply you with a safe and
reliable product. Please read, understand and practice the following guidelines
for safe operation of your OSET electric Trials Bike:
• Always follow the Pre-Ride Checklist on page 26 before every ride.
• Do not operate your OSET if any damage is apparent. Immediately contact
your local retailer/distributor or OSET Customer Service.
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Supervision:
Riders must be supervised by responsible adults
at all times
.
The rider should never be beyond eye and voice range. An adult must ALWAYS
assess and approve the riding conditions and the bike preparedness before the
bike is ridden. Always ensure the rider is cautious, maintaining complete control
and a reasonable speed. Ensure the terrain is suited to the skills of the rider.
•
Helmets & Safety Attire
: There is no single factor that works better at reducing
the severity of injuries sustained in accidents more than a quality helmet. Please
don’t ever allow your OSET to be ridden without one. Riders should also wear
suitable riding gear, eye protection and boots. Boots should NOT HAVE LACES.
Shoe laces and loose clothing, or even long hair could potentially get caught in
wheels, chains, or sprockets.
•
One Rider Only:
Your bike was engineered to carry one rider and no (0)
passengers. Carrying a passenger would overload the machine and alter the
handling. Do not allow this to happen.
•
Do not overload the bike:
OSET’s are designed for small, lightweight riders.
Exceeding the weight limitations will adversely affect the handling of the
machine, and potentially cause damage.
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It’s the law; obey it
: Obey all laws. OSET’s are for OFF-ROAD USE ONLY.
OSET bikes can not be used on public roads or sidewalks. The purchaser,
owner, and/or riders of this machine are directly responsible to know and obey all
local, state, and federal laws regarding the riding and use of this machine.
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Weather & Riding Conditions
: Bike brakes don’t work well when they’re wet.
Don’t ride in the rain or snow. Please be aware that distance to stop may double
or triple over the distance that it takes under dry conditions. Ride more slowly,
and anticipate your stops by applying the brakes MUCH earlier. Don’t allow
children to ride on slopes that are too steep for their ability.
•
Night time
: Don’t ride after dark or in low light conditions.
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Maintenance
: It worked fine when we put it in the box: Please maintain your
bike. There are instructions here in this manual. We haven’t figured out how to
make a bike that takes care of itself. Check the brakes and the tires and the
tightness of all those important fasteners before each and every ride. Pretend
that you’re a pilot doing a walk-around of his airplane before taking-off. The pilot
knows that his life depends on the airworthiness of his airplane; the rider’s life
