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DANGER
Risk of injury due to escaping liquids or vapours!
• Damages or improper use may cause liquid to escape from the battery. This may cause skin irritation, eye
irritation or burns!
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• In case of contact with skin, wash off with water.
• In case of contact with the eyes, seek medical assistance.
• Damages or improper use may cause vapours to escape from the battery. These may be irritant to the respiratory
system!
• Seek fresh air and medical attention, if need be.
WARNING
Risk of accident due to incorrect handling of the battery or its use in a way that is not intended!
• Only use the battery in combination with the appropriate e-bike drive system.
• Only use approved models when replacing the battery pack.
2.7 Safe use of a pannier rack
WARNING
Improper handling of a pannier rack may cause you to fall!
Improper handling of a pannier rack or the luggage attached to it may lead to serious crashes.
• Never exceed the rack’s maximum load limit. Check the pannier rack or the manufacturer’s manual for the
maximum load limit (also see “1.4 Owner’s manuals supplied by component manufacturers“ on page 6).
• Do not exceed the load limit of the bicycle even when the rack is loaded (see “1.10 Weight limit“ on page 7).
• A loaded rear rack may change the steering and braking characteristics of your bike.
• Always attach additional accessories for the rack (e.g. panniers) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure lights or reflectors are not obstructed when the pannier is attached.
• Distribute weight evenly on both sides of the rack.
• Secure luggage against sliding or falling down. Make sure there are no loose parts hanging down.
• Secure and regularly check the rack’s mounting brackets.
• Racks must not be modified.
• Do not attach trailers to the rack.
2.8 Safe use of an adjustable stem
WARNING
Risk of accident due to improper use of a stem with adjustable height and angle!
An improperly adjusted or tightened stem can cause you to lose control and fall.
• Do not adjust the height of your stem while riding.
• Make sure the stem is positioned and tightened properly before riding the bicycle.
WARNING
Risk of accident due to the use of a conventional stem on a steerer that is designed for Speedlifter stems!
The installation of a Speedlifter system requires a modification of the steerer tube. A Speedlifter stem must not be
replaced with a conventional stem.
• The replacement of a Speedlifter system with a conventional stem requires a special adapter and must be carried
out by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
